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Homemade Granola Bars for Toddlers


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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 small bars

Description

Homemade Granola Bars for Toddlers are soft, nutritious bars made with wholesome ingredients tailored for little ones. These bars provide a tasty, energy-boosting snack free from added sugars and artificial additives, perfect for toddlers’ growing bodies and curious taste buds.


Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup finely ground oats or oat flour
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup natural almond butter or sunflower seed butter
1/4 cup finely chopped soft dried fruit (raisins, dates, or apricots)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional: 2 tablespoons finely chopped nuts (ensure no choking hazard)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

  1. In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, ground oats or oat flour, cinnamon, and optional nuts.
  2. In another bowl, combine mashed banana, applesauce, almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Fold in chopped dried fruit.
  4. Transfer batter to prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set.
  6. Let cool completely before cutting into small, toddler-friendly bars.

Notes

  1. Use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter for nut-free option.
  2. Add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed for extra fiber and omega-3s.
  3. Mix in finely grated carrot or zucchini for added veggies.
  4. Use pureed pumpkin or sweet potato instead of banana for seasonal variation.
  5. Swap dried fruit for small pieces of fresh soft fruit if preferred.
  6. Store bars in airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days.
  7. Refrigerate up to a week or freeze up to 3 months.
  8. Serve at room temperature; no reheating needed.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 small bar
  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 30 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg