Toddler Baked Oatmeal
Perfectly crafted for tiny taste buds and busy parents, this Toddler Baked Oatmeal is a wholesome, make-ahead breakfast or snack that kids will love! Packed with simple, nourishing ingredients like rolled oats, ripe banana, and unsweetened applesauce, this recipe skips refined sugars and offers natural sweetness with optional maple syrup or honey for toddlers over one year old. A hint of cinnamon and vanilla add cozy flavors, while optional fresh or frozen berries provide a burst of fruity goodness. Ready in just 40 minutes, including prep and bake time, this soft, sliceable oatmeal is easy to serve and stores beautifully for meal prep. Serve it warm or chilled for a nutritious, fuss-free start to your toddler’s day!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 1 large Ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey (optional, for toddlers over 1 year old)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Fresh or frozen berries (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the milk, egg, applesauce, maple syrup or honey (if using), and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently mix until fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
If using berries, fold them into the mixture gently to avoid crushing them.
Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 10-15 minutes. Once cooled, cut it into squares or bars for serving.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 1302 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.8 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 651 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 2000 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
