Soft-Bake Banana & Oat Granola Bars
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet granola bars made with oats, mashed banana, and almond butter. A perfect on-the-go snack that is safe and nutritious for toddlers.
Ingredients
- 2 medium Ripe Bananas
- 1.5 cups Rolled Oats
- 0.25 cup Almond Butter
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 3 pieces Dried Apricots
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a small square baking dish (about 20x20cm) with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they are a smooth liquid consistency.
- Stir in the almond butter (or peanut butter), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and the finely diced dried apricots (or raisins).
- Safety Step: If using raisins or dried fruit, ensure they are chopped very small (half the size of a pea) to prevent choking.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly. The oats should be completely coated and the mixture should be thick and sticky.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon to flatten it into an even layer (about 1.5cm thick).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown. Do not overbake, or they will become too hard.
- Safety Step: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting. This helps them set so they don't crumble in your toddler's hands.
- Cut into small rectangular 'fingers' (about 2cm wide and 5cm long). Store in an airtight container.
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