Strawberry Oat Bars
on Dec 30, 2023
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These strawberry oat bars have NO added sugar and are perfect for babies and toddlers! They only have 4 ingredients and are so easy to make. These are delicious and will be a perfect snack for you and your child! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
I’m thrilled to introduce you to this delightful treat – Strawberry Oat Bars! These bars are a true treasure, offering both the flavors your kids crave and the wholesome ingredients you adore. Let’s dive into why these Strawberry Oat Bars are an absolute must-have in your recipe collection.
Why Strawberry Oat Bars Are Great:
1. Nutrient-Rich Goodness: At the heart of these Strawberry Oat Bars are rolled oats – a nutritional powerhouse packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This fibrous hero supports healthy digestion and keeps your little ones feeling satisfied throughout the day.
2. Naturally Sweetened: We all want to provide our families with treats that are indulgent yet nourishing. These bars are naturally sweetened with the natural sugars found in ripe bananas and juicy strawberries. This means you can enjoy that delightful sweetness without any guilt.
3. Wholesome Ingredients: With only a handful of simple and whole ingredients like bananas, oats, nut butter, and strawberries, these bars are a prime example of uncomplicated goodness. You won’t find any artificial additives or preservatives here – just pure, real ingredients that your family can enjoy with confidence.
4. Energy-Boosting Snack: Strawberry Oat Bars are the perfect on-the-go snack for your busy days. Whether it’s a quick energy fix before soccer practice or a healthy bite between errands, these bars are a fantastic way to keep everyone energized and fueled.
5. Customizable Creations: Feel free to get creative with these bars! You can experiment with different types of nut butter, add a sprinkle of cinnamon for warmth, or even dark chocolate chips for an extra layer of deliciousness. The possibilities are endless!
6. Family Bonding in the Kitchen: Involving your kids in the kitchen is a wonderful way to create lasting memories. Strawberry Oat Bars are simple enough for even the littlest chefs to participate. From mashing bananas to arranging strawberry slices, your kitchen will be filled with laughter and love.
Let’s Make Strawberry Oat Bars!
What You Will Need:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp nut butter (almond, peanut, or your favorite)
- 6 strawberries, chopped
Substitutions
Nut butter- You can use sunflower seed butter as needed!
Strawberries- You can use other fruit such as blueberries and change things up!
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 7×11 or 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix In a baking dish, combine the mashed bananas and nut butter, oats, and chopped strawberries.
Step 3: Press Spread the mixture evenly throughout the baking dish and press down until it is about an inch thick.
Step 4: Bake to Perfection Bake the bars in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden on top.
Step 5: Cool and Cut Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Place them on a cutting board and slice into bars or squares.
Step 6: Enjoy the Bliss Share these Strawberry Oat Bars with your loved ones and witness the joy on their faces as they savor the combination of soft oats, sweet strawberries, and the wholesome love that went into making them.
Storage
Store these in the fridge for 5 days. You can also freeze these for up to 3 months!
Blueberry Bars
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp nut butter
- 1 cup blueberries
- sprinkle of cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a 7×11 or 8×8 baking dish, mash the 2 bananas. Add all the rest of the ingredients and stir it all together.
- Press the mixture down, it should be about and inch thick.
- Sprinkle cinnamon over the top if desired.
- Cook in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Let cool, and enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can’t wait to try this! I don’t have fresh strawberries today, but I’m going to try it with frozen to see how it turns out!
I hope it turns out great!
Is that a 13 x 9 baking dish? I can’t wait to make these!
I used 7×11, you can also use 8×8!
Hi
Is this for a 9×13 pan?
I used 7×11, you can also use 8×8!
Have you made these nut free? What could you use?
You can use sunbutter or honey (for over 1!)
Thanks for the recipe – I love how simple and delicious it is, and how easy it is to make gluten free! I added hemp hearts, pepitas and sunflower seeds and it worked out great.
Yay! I’m so glad you liked them!
My apologies, but this recipe is a little confusing. Are you baking the bars in a pan lined with parchment paper or a baking dish? Your pictures show a baking dish, but the instructions keep switching between the two and I’m not sure which one to try. Thank you!
Sorry for the confusion! It is best to bake in a parchment lined baking dish. The parchment paper makes it easier to clean, it’s not required!
Is this instant oatmeal or would it work with regular rolled oats also?
Rolled oats is best!
Can you use Quaker Oats? That’s all I have right now
Yes!
Just made these. Very good and very easy to make. Only question is serving size and nutrients
I seen one of the comments that you said you can use honey instead of the nut butter. Could I substitute nut butter for maple syrup?
That should work! You can also leave it out.
How long do these last? Can you freeze?
You can freeze for up to 3 months!
Would these work with other types of berries? Like raspberries or blueberries?
For sure!!
My 16 month old daughter loved this recipe! I added a splash of vanilla and some hemp hearts for extra protein. This is a filling snack and goes great with yogurt for breakfast.
My husband is a diabetic nutritional info ?
Could you substitute something in for the Oats? Maybe Amaranth? Quinoa? Millet?
Do these need to be refrigerated immediately or can they sit out for a few days? Mine tend to taste better without being refrigerated.
Thanks!
They can sit out!
Very good! My toddler was so happy to eat that special snack. However, the result is very wet, is it suppose to be crispy? Maybe because I put it in the frige? Thank you!! I’ll do it again for sure!
Can I use Great Value 100% Whole Grain Old Fashioned Oats for this recipe?
Yes!