Delicious and Nutritious Baby Food Cake Bars Recipe

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Delicious and Nutritious Baby Food Cake Bars Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 24, 2024

These baby food cake bars are a great way to introduce different flavors and textures to your little one's diet. Packed with nutritious ingredients, they make a perfect snack or dessert for babies and toddlers. Plus, they are easy to make and can be customized to suit your baby's tastes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups baby oatmeal cereal
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup mashed banana
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the baby oatmeal cereal, applesauce, mashed banana, almond butter, maple syrup, shredded carrots, chopped spinach, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Baby food cake bars are a great way to sneak in extra nutrients like fruits and vegetables into your baby's diet.
  • You can customize this recipe by adding different pureed fruits or vegetables, or swapping almond butter for peanut butter.
  • These cake bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them a convenient snack option.