General information, not medical advice. Talk to your pediatrician before starting solids or allergens.

Oatmeal Fingers, watercolor illustration
Breakfast

Oatmeal Fingers

Portable breakfast that can be made ahead, naturally sweetened with banana

Ages
6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12 months+
Time
About 20 min
Serves
4
  • Vegetarian
  • Iron rich

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup whole cow's milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Food guides for this recipe

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

  2. 2

    Mix all ingredients in bowl

  3. 3

    Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken

  4. 4

    Pour into greased 8x8 pan

  5. 5

    Bake for 15-20 minutes until set

  6. 6

    Cool completely and cut into fingers

  7. 7

    Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days

Contains common allergens

Introduce allergens one at a time, starting with single ingredients. If your baby has severe eczema or a known food allergy, talk to your pediatrician before introducing allergens.

Sources

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