Snack
Fruit and Oat Bar
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 a small amount softened and crumbled according to the individual feeding plan; do not offer a whole dense bar. |
| Lil Cowpokes / Cowpokes | 12 months–2 years | 1/2 homemade fruit-and-oat bar, cut or crumbled into small soft pieces |
| Jr. Wranglers / Wranglers | 2–3 years | 1/2 homemade fruit-and-oat bar, cut or crumbled into small soft piecesStart here; teachers may offer more based on appetite. |
| Rodeo | 3–5 years | 1 homemade fruit-and-oat bar |
Ingredients
- For 10 bars: 1.5 cups Quaker old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 fresh apple, peeled and finely diced.
Verify every current product label against the no-nut rule and prepare allergy-adjusted meals separately.
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Mix oats, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in oil and mashed banana, then fold in finely diced apple. Press evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 8-inch square pan. Bake about 20–25 minutes until set and lightly golden. Cool completely, then cut into 10 bars. Cut or crumble smaller for toddlers.
Infant guidance
Only for infants cleared for modified solids. Serve a small amount softened and crumbled according to the individual feeding plan; do not offer a whole dense bar.
Dairy-free adjustment
The standard recipe contains no dairy when all physical package labels are cleared.
Vegan adjustment
The standard recipe is vegan when all physical package labels are cleared.
Nutrition note
Planning estimate per standardized serving. Verify current product labels and measured yield.