Apple and Carrot Oat Squares

 
 
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These apple carrot oat squares are a great recipe for baby’s and toddlers. Soft, easy to eat and full of great ingredients. Full of fibre and sweet flavour from the apples, carrots and hint of cinnamon. I added honey to this batch for my older kids but it doesn’t really need it and can be left out for baby’s (before 1 year old, it is not safe for baby’s to consume honey due to the risk of botulism). Similar to a muffin recipe, these bars come together pretty quickly. Would be great with a side of fruit for breakfast or snack, add in a slice of cheese or yogurt and you’ve got lunch. Versatile, yummy and very friendly for new eaters.

Apple and Carrot Oat Squares

Makes 12

Dry ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour

3/4 cup old fashioned oats

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

Wet ingredients

1/3 cup applesauce, unsweetened

1 egg

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla

1 apple, grated ( I used a Gala apple)

1 carrot, small, grated

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease or line 8x8” baking dish with parchment

  • Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl and set aside

  • Combine applesauce, egg, oil, honey, vanilla in a larger bowl

  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir to combine, careful not to over stir

  • Fold in apple and carrot

  • Pour into prepared baking dish and bake for 40 minutes

 
 
Breakfast, Snackmelinda lamarche