Raspberry & Peanut Butter Oat Bake | Baby & Toddler Friendly BLW Recipe

Raspberry & Peanut Butter Oat Bake

Ingredients

• 1 banana

• 1 egg

• 2 tablespoons natural smooth peanut butter

• ½ cup quick oats

• ½ cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)

To serve:

• Fresh berries on the side

• Greek yoghurt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Prepare your Cutie Cakie Oven Tray.
3. Add the banana directly into the tray and mash it.
4. Crack the egg into the tray.
5. Add the peanut butter.
6. Add the quick oats.
7. Add the raspberries and mash them through the mixture.
8. Mix all ingredients together well, directly in the tray. Pat down smoothly with the back of a spoon.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool to a safe serving temperature.
11. Slice as desired — finger-length strips for younger babies, bite-sized pieces for older babies and toddlers.
12. Serve with fresh berries on the side and a dollop of Greek yoghurt for a complete meal.

Storage Instructions

Best served fresh — the beauty of this recipe is it only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish.

You can also scale the recipe down to a single serve and bake it in a small oven-safe bowl or microwave for an even quicker option.

If you do need to store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Notes

This little bake is a great mix of whole grains, healthy fats and protein. Oats provide slow-release energy and fibre, peanut butter delivers healthy fats and protein, egg adds more protein plus important nutrients like choline, and banana and raspberries bring natural sweetness, fibre and a dose of vitamin C.

Introducing peanut early and often (from around 6 months) is the current evidence-based advice for reducing the risk of peanut allergy.

Parent Tip

Mixing straight in the tray is the whole point of this recipe — don't dirty an extra bowl. If you're making a single serve, halve the ingredients and bake in a small ramekin or oven-safe bowl, or microwave for around 60-90 seconds until set.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can babies have peanut butter?

Yes. Smooth peanut butter mixed into a soft recipe like this is a safe and appropriate way to introduce peanut from around 6 months. Never serve whole peanuts or thick blobs of peanut butter on a spoon, as both are a choking hazard.

Can I use frozen raspberries?

Yes. Frozen raspberries work brilliantly — just mash them through with the other ingredients. No need to thaw first.

Can I make this egg free?

Yes. Swap the egg for an appropriate replacer — flax egg, chia egg or applesauce all work well. Head to our guide on egg replacements for more options.

Can I make this nut free?

Use a seed butter (like sunflower seed butter) in place of the peanut butter for a nut-free version.

Can toddlers eat this too?

Absolutely. This is a family recipe — toddlers love it as a portable snack or part of a breakfast plate with yoghurt and fruit.