Delicious Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bar For Baby

This crispy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bar for baby has become one of my favorite breakfast recipes.

It’s tried and true and one of the quickest ways to make oatmeal for my kids in the morning.

All you need to do is mix all the ingredients in a baking pan and pop it in the oven for a few minutes. It will be ready before your kids get out of bed.

When I say that my kids love this recipe, I’m not kidding! Sometimes I make it as a snack for them to munch on during the day.

I added apples and cinnamon to this baked oatmeal bar for baby because it reminds me of the fall season and all its flavors.

You can use any other type of fruit if you prefer. I find that apples and cinnamon go very well together.

You should also try my Blueberry Oatmeal Fingers – Great For Baby-led Weaning

Important Recipe Notes on BLW Baked Oatmeal Bar 

There are eggs in this recipe 

I know that some babies have an egg allergy so I just wanted to let you know that this recipe uses eggs. 

Eggs act as a binding agent that’s why I use it. You can try using other egg substitutes as well. See the table below for some egg substitutes.

Although I must say, I’ve never personally used an egg substitute for this baked oatmeal bar for baby.

Egg Substitutes	Number of “eggs” Made
3 tbsp peanut butter	1 egg
1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water	1 egg (whisk until gelatinous)
1/2 mashed banana	1 egg
1 tbsp mashed sweet potato	1 egg
1/4 cup applesauce	1 egg
1 tbsp chia seed + 3 tbsp water	1 egg (stir & rest it for 15-30 min)
1 tbsp soy protein + 3 tbsp water	1 egg (mix & use immediately)

You can use any other fruit of your choice 

I prefer making apple cinnamon-baked oatmeal bars for babies. As I mentioned before, it reminds me of fall.

In the past, I’ve made oatmeal bars using blueberries and strawberries instead of apples. You can use any fruit of your choice.

This recipe has dairy

This recipe also uses milk to help soften up the oatmeal. So if your baby has a milk allergy or intolerance, you may want to use an alternative.

You can use almond milk or other milk alternatives. You can also use water in place of milk. Although It won’t taste as good with water.

Why Oatmeal Is Good For Babies and Toddlers

Oatmeal contains many essential nutrients that babies need to grow. 

Oats contain important minerals like manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and folate. They also contain important B vitamins like B1, B5, and B6. These all help develop the brain, bones, and body (source).

Read my ultimate guide to learn more about feeding oatmeal to babies.

Love oatmeal? Then you must try my other oatmeal recipes for babies below!

• Simple Avocado Oatmeal For Baby-led Weaning (3-ingredients)
• Easy BLW Oatmeal With Blueberries & Apples
• Blueberry Oatmeal Fingers – Great For Baby-led Weaning
• Oatmeal for Babies: An Ultimate Guide + Recipes

What To Serve With Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Bar For Baby

Serve it with some protein 

I like to add some protein to my kid’s plates for breakfast. 

Some proteins I serve along with this baked oatmeal bar recipe are sausage, string beans, or a bowl of yogurt.

Serve it with fruits

Even though this baked oatmeal bar for baby already contains apples, I still like to serve it with some fruits. 

Blueberries, strawberries, and bananas are a favorite in my home.

How To Serve Apple Baked Oatmeal Bar For Baby-led Weaning

6-9 Months old

Cut the bars into large squares or bar shapes to serve baked oatmeal bars to babies between 6-9 months old. 

This will allow your baby to pick it up and feed themselves easily.

9-12 months old

Babies between the ages of 9 and 12 months can have baked oatmeal bars cut into smaller chunks for them to pick up.

12- 24 months and older

Around 12-24 months, toddlers can be served apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bars however they want.

Tips for Picky Eaters

Don’t pressure

Give your baby or toddler a chance to say no. It’s okay if they don’t like what we serve them. Keep trying. 

It takes at least 30 exposures for a baby to begin liking a food, so don’t give up.

Make it into a game

Sometimes I create games around the food I serve to get my kids interested in eating. 

A game we’ve played in the past is called “Here comes the airplane… open the garage”. This encourages them to open their mouth as I bring the food in like an airplane.

Sometimes my kids will try new foods this way.

Ingredients For BLW Apple Cinnamon Baked Oat Bar

• ¼ cup maple syrup (optional)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla 
• 2 cups oats
• 1 tsp baking powder 
• 3 tsp cinnamon 
• 1 medium apple (diced)
• 1 tsp nutmeg (optional)

Apple – Any apple will do for this recipe, but I prefer the sweeter kinds like red delicious and honey crisps.

Oats – I used rolled oats for this recipe. You could also use instant oats as well. I blended 1/4 cup of the oats into powdered form. This will allow the oatmeal to mix better with the rest of the ingredients when baking.

Maple Syrup – Maple syrup is an important sweetener in this BLW baked oatmeal bar. You don’t need to sweeten the oatmeal bar if your baby is very young, but I find that older babies prefer to eat this recipe when it’s a little sweeter. So in place of using refined sugar, I use real maple syrup.

Eggs – eggs are required to help the oats bind together. Without it, the oatmeal won’t stick together to form a “bar”.

Milk – Milk helps to soften the oatmeal for baking. Oats need to soak up some liquid in order for them to bake properly. You could use water in place of milk but I’ve never tried it. You can also use a milk alternative like oat milk as well.

Spices – I used cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg for my spices. I find that the combination of all three produces the most aromatic flavor in oatmeal.

Cooking Directions For Apple Cinnamon Baked Oat Bar

• Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit 
• Use a blender to blend ¼ cup of the oatmeal into powder form.
• Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl (including the powdered oatmeal)
• Pour the mixture into a small baking pan and bake for 35 minutes.
• Allow the baked oatmeal to cool completely then cut it into bars or square shapes. Serve and enjoy.

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl

Add the apples and combine

Pour the ingredients into a baking pan and bake

FAQs About Apple Baked Oatmeal Bar For Baby

Why did my oatmeal bar not stick together?

If you find that your baked oatmeal bar crumbles when you cut into it, it could be because you didn’t allow it to cool completely before you served it.

It could also be because you didn’t allow the oatmeal to soak initially in the milk before you baked it.

Baby Storage Tips For Baked Oatmeal Bar

Can I refrigerate this oatmeal bar?

Yes, you can refrigerate the apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bar for baby for up to a week.

Just make sure you store it in an airtight container. This will help preserve its freshness.

Reheating Baked Oatmeal Bar For Baby

To reheat this BLW baked oatmeal bar, place it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-20 minutes. This should allow it to crisp back up.

You can also reheat this baked oat bar in the microwave but it won’t be as crispy. 

You can reheat it in the microwave on high for about 2-3 minutes or until hot in the middle. 

Can I freeze Banana muffins for baby-led weaning?

I’ve never tried to freeze baked oatmeal bars before but I’m certain it can be done. 

You would have to defrost it first then bake it again in the oven until it’s less soggy before serving it.

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