Ingredients
Oats and Fruit
- 1 cup quick rolled oats
- 1 medium banana or 1/2 cup mashed banana
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Liquid
- 6 tbsp any type of milk (such as oat milk)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the baby fingers.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 7×7 inch glass ovenproof dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal.
- Mash Banana: In a medium-sized bowl, mash the banana until smooth to act as a natural sweetener and binder.
- Add Ingredients: Add the milk, quick rolled oats, fresh raspberries, and blueberries to the mashed banana.
- Mix and Mash Berries: Mix everything well, mashing any large blueberries and raspberries to evenly distribute the fruit flavors and textures.
- Spread Mixture: Spread the oat and berry mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Bake: Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 18-20 minutes. The bars should feel slightly firm when pressed and not squishy in the center.
- Cool: Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Cut into Fingers: Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the bars into eight finger-sized pieces suitable for babies to hold.
- Store: Store the baby fingers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to one month. Frozen bars make excellent baby teeth soothers.
Notes
- Use any type of milk suitable for your baby, such as oat milk, almond milk, or breast milk.
- The bars should be slightly firm when baked, ensuring they’re easy for babies to hold but soft enough to chew.
- Always supervise babies while eating to prevent choking.
- Replace fresh berries with frozen if out of season; thaw before use.
- These bars freeze well – freeze individually for convenient on-the-go snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
