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Banana Bars | Easy Snack Recipe - The Best Healthy Snack for Toddlers & Kids

Banana Bars | Easy Snack Recipe

This Banana Bars recipe is a go-to healthy snack for toddlers and kids. Made with ripe bananas and oats, it's soft, naturally sweet, and perfect for busy parents looking for quick, nutritious snack ideas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter or any nut butter
  • 1/4 cup blueberries or diced soft fruit
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseed for fiber

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork or Potato Masher
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add rolled oats, cinnamon, and any optional add-ins. Mix well.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly into the lined baking pan.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden and set.
  6. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Customize with soft fruits or seeds for variety.