10/21/2026
Toddler Snack Tuesday 🫐🥣
Today we made Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars! These are soft, nutrient-dense, and packed with oats, chia, and flax seed to keep little bellies full and happy.
From a pediatric OT perspective baking together is a fantastic way to work on sensory exposure and motor planning. Having your toddler help pour ingredients or slice blueberries with a child-safe knife builds bilateral coordination and tactile tolerance in a fun way!
*Cutting blueberries in half is an essential step to reduce choking hazards for young eaters & they are also perfect to help develop their pincer grasp.
Save this easy meal prep staple for your next toddler snack session!
Ingredients:
2 cups oats
1/4 cup applesauce (or 1 mashed ripe banana)
1/4 cup honey (substitute with 1 ripe banana if under 1 year - NEVER give honey to babies under 12 months old)
1 cup blueberries, sliced in half
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup milk
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (whisked into the milk)
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp flax seed
2 eggs
Instructions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F and grease or line an 8x8 baking dish.
2. Combine wet and dry ingredients together in a bowl.
3. Pour into your baking dish and bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes until golden and set. Let cool completely before slicing into bars!
Storage: Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for 4–5 days, or freeze for longer storage!
What’s your toddler's current favorite fruit to bake with?
