Super Easy Peanut Butter Baby Bars

Ingredients

• 1.5 cup of quick oats
• ½ cup of desiccated or shredded coconut
• ½ cup of puree apple (can also use pumpkin, sweet potato or banana)
• ¼ cup of flour
• 3 tbs peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
• 1/8 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbs chia seeds
• 6 tablespoons of water

Optional: You could also add diced prunes or chia jam through these before baking.

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 160 degrees Celsius and line a brownie tin with baking paper
• Pop everything but ½ a cup of the oats into the food processor and blend. If it is a little thick (we are aiming for a cookie dough type texture), then add in some more water. Mix in the last ½ cup of oats with a spoon; doing this gives it a little more texture than just blending it all together.
• Spread your mix into your tray and then press it down with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with coconut and oats before baking for 20-30 minutes. Slice while still warm and then allow to cool.

Storage Instructions

Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They also freeze really well — freeze the sliced bars and pull one out as needed, defrosting in the fridge or at room temperature.

Nutrition Notes

These bars are wonderfully fibre-rich and energy dense thanks to the oats, chia and peanut butter, offering slow-release energy plus healthy fats and a little protein. The pureed fruit keeps them naturally sweet with no added sugar.

Parent Tip

These make a great on-the-go snack and a handy vehicle for dips, yoghurt or spreads. They're also a lovely way to keep offering peanut once it's been introduced — a smooth peanut butter blends in easily and safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age are these suitable?

They're suitable from around 6 months as a soft, fibre-rich snack. Offer in finger-sized strips for younger babies learning to self-feed.

Are these a good way to include peanut?

Yes — using smooth peanut butter is a safe, gentle way to keep peanut in your little one's diet once it's been introduced. Whole or chopped nuts are a choking hazard, so always use a smooth nut butter.

Can I make them peanut free?

Absolutely — swap the peanut butter for another nut or seed butter such as almond or sunflower seed butter if peanut hasn't been introduced or needs to be avoided.