These banana oat fingers are one of the easiest baby-led weaning bakes you'll make: mash, mix, shape, bake. They're soft enough for gums, hold together for self-feeding, and get all their sweetness from ripe banana — no sugar needed. Perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats (blend to a flour first for a smoother finger)
- 1 egg (or 2 tbsp nut/seed butter to bind, if egg isn't introduced yet)
Makes about 8–10 soft fingers.
How to make them
- Mash the bananas well in a bowl.
- Mix in the oats and egg (or nut/seed butter) until you have a thick, spoonable batter. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the oats soften.
- Spread into a lined baking tin, or shape into finger-sized strips on a lined tray.
- Bake at about 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- Cool, then cut into strips your baby can hold.
Why it's a good food for babies
Make sure egg or any nut/seed butter has been introduced on its own first. Offer nut butters thinned and mixed in — never whole nuts, which are a choking hazard. Serve fingers soft enough to squish easily, and always supervise your baby while eating.
Keep reading: Introducing allergens safely · Starting solids: a complete guide
This recipe is for general information and isn't medical advice. Introduce allergens like egg, wheat, and nuts/seeds one at a time, be mindful of choking hazards, and talk to your pediatrician about your baby's readiness for solids and any dietary concerns.