Banana Baked Oatmeal Fingers with Cherries (BLW & Toddler Friendly)
These Banana Baked Oatmeal Fingers with Cherries are the perfect iron-rich breakfast for your kids, toddlers and baby led weaning.
Servings 12 strips
Calories 243kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup very ripe banana mashed (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 cup natural almond butter
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp white chia seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup frozen cherries quartered
- 1 small banana sliced
- 3 tbsp hemp hearts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 13x9" pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ripe banana, almond butter, eggs, almond milk, oats, chia, flax, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking powder.
- Transfer the oats to the pan, then top with chopped cherries, sliced banana and hemp hearts.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges and top is golden brown.
- Allow to fully cool in the pan, then cut into finger-sized strips. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
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Notes
Tips:
You want to ensure the edges are golden brown and the middle when touched with your finger feels firm. Allow it to cool completely before you cut into bars.
Feel free to switch up the cherries and blueberries, strawberries or your favourite fruit!
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2.4mg