Blueberry Oat Bars (Sugar-Free + Toddler-Friendly!)
As a mom of two, I’m always looking for easy, wholesome recipes that I can whip up in one nap window (or with a toddler “helping” beside me 😉). These Blueberry Oat Bars have been on repeat in our house lately—and for good reason! They’re soft, naturally sweetened with banana (no sugar needed!), and packed with simple, nourishing ingredients I already have in my pantry.
Servings 16 bars
Ingredients
- ¾ cup quick cooking oats blended into flour
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice dairy or non-dairy works
- ¼ cup nut butter of choice
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a small baking dish (I use an 8x8) with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Blend your oats in a blender or food processor until they reach a flour-like consistency.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: melted coconut oil, nut butter, mashed banana, egg, and milk. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries—be careful not to overmix if using frozen ones, as they can bleed color.
- Spread the batter evenly into your prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing into bars (this helps them hold their shape better!).