Blueberry Oat Bars

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon

Method

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. 02

   In a large bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas until smooth, then stir in 2 cups of rolled oats until fully combined.

3. 03

   Fold in 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries gently so they don't break apart too much.

4. 04

   Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

5. 05

   Bake for 22–25 minutes until the top is lightly golden and the bars are set. Allow to cool completely before slicing into small finger-sized pieces.

How to offer

Cut into small soft strips or bite-sized pieces appropriate for baby's age. For 6-month-olds starting BLW, offer as a soft finger food that dissolves easily.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze individual bars for up to 2 months.