Lemon Coconut Toddler Breakfast Bars (No Added Sugar)
Soft, naturally sweetened lemon coconut toddler breakfast bars made with simple ingredients and no added sugar. A quick, one-bowl recipe packed with fibre and iron - perfect for easy breakfasts or snacks.
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Servings: 8 bars
Calories: 56kcal
Equipment
- 1 Small baking dish 8"x6.5"
Ingredients
- 1 banana medium, ripe
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest zest from about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeeze, about ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tsps chia seeds
- ⅓ cup iron-fortified oat cereal or finely grind up whole rolled oats
- ¼ cup shredded coconut finely shredded, unsweetened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease or line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the banana in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Add the egg and whisk to combine.
- Zest the lemon (it’s always easier to zest before cutting). Then cut the lemon and squeeze the juice from about half (around 2 tablespoons).
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Smooth the mixture into an even layer in the dish.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the bars are set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve on their own or with yogurt, milk, or coconut dip.
Notes
Nutrition information is provided as an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg