Looma Recipes | Unrefined homemade coconut raspberry oat bars (no added sugar) | Looma Recipes

Quick recipe details

• Prep time: 10 minute
  
• Bake time: 20–25 minutes
  
• Makes: 12–16 squares 
• Best for: toddlers + kids snacks, lunchboxes, mum coffee snacks
  

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats     
• 1 cup shredded coconut (or desiccated coconut)     
• 2 eggs     
• 1 ripe banana, mashed     
• 1 tsp vanilla extract     
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened alternative)     
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (replaces butter)     
• 250g raspberries (fresh or frozen)   

Optional add-ins (for extra nutrients)

• 1–2 tbsp chia seeds or hemp seeds     
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon     
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (helps bind + adds fibre   

Method

1. Preheat + line: Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Line a 20cm square tin with baking paper (leave an overhang so you can lift it out easily).      
2. Mix dry: In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats and shredded coconut. If you’re adding chia/flax/cinnamon, add it here.      
3. Mix wet: In a separate bowl (or make a well in the middle of your dry bowl), whisk the eggs, then add mashed banana, vanilla, milk, and applesauce.         Mix until smooth and combined.      
4. Combine: Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until all the oats look evenly coated. The mixture should be thick and scoopable (not runny). If it feels too wet, add 1–2 tbsp extra oats.      
5. Add raspberries gently: Fold in the raspberries carefully so they don’t completely break down. (Frozen raspberries will swirl more—still delicious.)      
6. Press into tin: Spoon the mixture into your lined tin and press down firmly with the back of a spoon. Pressing well helps the bars hold together when sliced.       
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centre feels set.(Every oven is different—start checking at 20 minutes.)      
8. Cool properly (important): Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then lift out onto a wire rack to cool completely.  
9. Slice once fully cooled for clean squares.         

Kid-friendly notes

• Under 12 months: skip cow’s milk if needed and use an appropriate milk alternative for your family.  
• Berry “seeds”: raspberries have tiny seeds—most kids are fine, but you know your child best.     
• Softer texture: these are designed to be soft-baked (more bar than crunchy slice)  

Storage

• Fridge: store in an airtight container for 4–5 days     
• Freezer: freeze in a single layer first, then transfer to a container for up to 2 months.     
• Tip: pop a frozen square straight into lunchboxes - it’ll defrost by snack time.