Squishy Strawberry & Banana Oat Bars!
vegetarian · 6m+ · en
Celebrate spring strawberries with these super soft, easy-to-hold baked oat bars. Sweetened only with ripe bananas and packed with wholesome oats, they are ideal for Baby-Led Weaning and busy family mornings.
- For early BLW (6-9 months), cut the baked oats into thick strips roughly the size of two adult fingers.
- Serve alongside a dollop of plain, unsweetened yogurt for a fun dipping activity.
- If the strawberries are very tart early in the spring season, make sure your bananas are extra spotty and ripe to balance the sweetness.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Servings
- 8
- Age
- 6m+
Ingredients
Watch how it's made
Steps
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20x20cm (8x8 inch) baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until very smooth. Whisk in the egg and milk until well combined.
Stir in the rolled oats and cinnamon, mixing until a thick batter forms. Gently fold in the finely diced strawberries.
Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and press it flat with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely before cutting into easy-grip bars.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?
Yes! You don't even need to thaw them. Just chop them into small pieces while still frozen and fold them directly into the oat mixture.
How should I store these oat bars?
Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them individually wrapped for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
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