Snack
Banana Bread Bites
Real-food preparation with measurable portions for Laura's Barn classrooms.
Measured serving guidance
Classroom serving guide by age
| Classroom | Typical age | Serving per child |
|---|---|---|
| Foals / Wild West | Infants | Only for infants cleared for modified solids. Serve cooled and crumbled into small soft pieces according to the individual feeding plan. |
| Lil Cowpokes / Cowpokes | 12 months–2 years | 1 mini banana-bread bite, cooled and cut or crumbled into small soft pieces |
| Jr. Wranglers / Wranglers | 2–3 years | 1 mini banana-bread bite, cooled and cut or crumbled into small soft piecesStart here; teachers may offer more based on appetite. |
| Rodeo | 3–5 years | 2 mini banana-bread bites |
Ingredients
For 20 mini bites / 10 preschool servings: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 1.5 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp iodized salt; 1 cup peeled mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium; measure the cup); 2 eggs; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp pure vanilla.
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl mash peeled bananas and measure 1 cup, then whisk in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Fold wet ingredients into dry just until combined. Portion into a greased mini-muffin pan and bake about 12–15 minutes, until set and a tester comes out clean. Cool before serving; cut or crumble for younger children.
Infant guidance
Only for infants cleared for modified solids. Serve cooled and crumbled into small soft pieces according to the individual feeding plan.
Dairy-free adjustment
Use the approved oat beverage only after its current physical label is cleared; keep the same measured amount.
Vegan adjustment
Approved vegan banana bread
Nutrition note
Planning estimate per standardized serving. Verify current product labels and measured yield.