Healthy Toddler Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars (No Added Sugar)
These healthy toddler pumpkin oatmeal bars are the ultimate no-sugar-added fall snack that every little one will love.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 small to medium overripe bananas thoroughly mashed
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 100% pure pumpkin, not pie filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cup almond butter or any preferred nut/seed butter
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 3 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4-1/2 cup raisins mini chocolate chips, or finely chopped nuts (adjust based on preference and child's age)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing overhang on two sides.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and almond butter. Stir well until the mixture is smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, hemp seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all is incorporated and the batter is very thick.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in your choice of raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts, if using.
- Bake: Press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the prepared dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
- Cool & Slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan (about 1-2 hours) before slicing. Lift out using the parchment paper and cut into squares or sticks.
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