Easy Nutritious Blender Oatmeal Breakfast Bars for Toddlers

As a parent, finding a healthy and tasty breakfast option for your toddler can be a challenge. Luckily, these blender bars are the perfect solution! Not only are they easy to make, but they are packed with nutritious ingredients that your little one will love. I consider these the mommy & me breakfast bars because I also get to enjoy them!

Ingredients for Toddler Breakfast Bars

• 3 bananas
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup of milk
• 2 tsps cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 cups of oats
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup of peanut butter
• 1 cup of blueberries

How to Make Toddler-Friendly Blender Oatmeal Bars

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10×10-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a blender, combine the bananas, maple syrup, milk, cinnamon, baking powder, oats, eggs, and peanut butter. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth it out with a spatula. Top with blueberries.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the bars are firm to the touch and lightly browned around the edges.
5. Let the bars cool for a few minutes before slicing them into individual bars.

These blender bars are perfect for busy mornings when you don’t have time to make a full breakfast. They are also a great option for a snack on the go or as a healthy dessert. Your toddler will love the sweet taste of the maple syrup and the burst of flavor from the blueberries. Plus, the oats and peanut butter will keep them feeling full and satisfied until lunchtime.

How can I store these Blender Oatmeal Bars?

You can store these blender bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage. Just pop one in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it up before serving.

Reasons Why Your Toddler Will LOVE These blender oatmeal bars

1. They are sweetened naturally with bananas and maple syrup, making them a healthier breakfast option.
2. The blueberries provide a burst of fruity flavor and are fun to bite into.
3. The bars have a soft and chewy texture that is easy for toddlers to eat.
4. The oatmeal provides fiber and protein, which will help keep toddlers feeling full and satisfied until lunchtime.
5. The peanut butter adds a delicious nutty flavor and is a good source of healthy fats and protein.
6. The bars are customizable, so toddlers can enjoy them with their favorite ingredients like chocolate chips, raisins, or shredded coconut.
7. They are easy to make and can be prepared in advance, which saves time in the morning rush.
8. Toddlers can easily hold and eat the bars on the go, making them a convenient breakfast option for busy mornings.
9. The bars are a healthier alternative to store-bought cereal bars, which often contain added sugars and preservatives.
10. Toddlers love being able to eat “grown-up” food, and these breakfast bars are a great way to introduce them to new flavors and textures.

Ingredient Swaps

You can swap many of the ingredients in these blueberry blender breakfast oatmeal bars to customize them to your liking. Here are some ideas for ingredient swaps:

• Bananas: You can swap bananas for other fruits like applesauce, pureed pumpkin, or pureed sweet potato.
• Maple syrup: You can use honey(make sure your child is at an appropriate age for honey), agave nectar, or brown rice syrup instead of maple syrup.
• Milk: You can use any kind of milk you like, such as almond milk, whole milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
• Cinnamon: You can use other spices like nutmeg or ginger, or leave it out altogether.
• Baking powder: You can actually omit it.
• Oats: You can use rolled oats or quick oats, or use a combination of both.
• Eggs: You can use flax eggs or chia eggs as a vegan alternative to eggs.
• Peanut butter: You can use any nut or seed butter, such as almond butter or sunflower seed butter.
• Blueberries: You can use any kind of fruit you like, such as raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries. You can also use dried fruit like raisins or cranberries, or leave the fruit out altogether. Try adding in chocolate chips!

Remember that ingredient swaps may change the texture and taste of the bars, so be prepared to experiment and adjust the recipe as needed.

 We are going on an 11 + hour road trip next month, and I’ll be packing a bunch of these for our travel day. I am going to attempt to find a cute park along the way so we can get out and move our legs, have lunch, and swing!

And as I said before, these are the perfect mommy & me bars. I enjoy mine topped with extra peanut butter and a side of hot coffee!
Another one of my favorite ways to enjoy these bars is using almond butter instead of peanut butter, and adding in orange or lemon juice! This is a great customizable recipe for using up the frozen fruit in the freezer as well.

Overall, these toddler-friendly breakfast blender bars are a nutritious and delicious option that your little one is sure to love. Give them a try and see for yourself how easy and tasty they can be!

Questions for you!

1. What flavor would you like to try?
2. Do you have any picky eaters in your house?
3. Do you find it hard to make recipes your kids like?