Banana Oatmeal Bars for Baby Led Weaning
If you are looking for an easy make-ahead breakfast or snack for your baby, these banana oatmeal bars for baby led weaning are perfect. They are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas, packed with fiber from whole grain oats, and have a soft texture that is great for beginner eaters!
Servings 16 bars
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups oats blended into oat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk breast milk, formula, or whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder optional
- Dash of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas until smooth in a large bowl.
- Add eggs and milk. Whisk until fully combined.
- Mix in oat flour, baking powder (if using), cinnamon, and flaxseed. Stir until the batter is evenly incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the center is set and the edges lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into long strips or bars for baby led weaning.