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Banana oat breakfast bars on wooden board

Banana Oat Breakfast Bars

Banana oat breakfast bars are the perfect healthy, grab-and-go morning recipe. Try this easy, freezer-friendly snack today.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Healthy snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 82 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry:

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • Optional: 2 tbsp flaxseed or chia seeds

Wet:

  • 3 overripe bananas mashed
  • ¼ cup almond or peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins:

  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup if you want it sweeter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
  • Stir in nut butter and vanilla extract.
  • Add oats, cinnamon, salt, and optional flax/chia. Mix well.
  • Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  • Spread mixture evenly into the dish and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until firm and lightly golden.
  • Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
  • Store in fridge up to 7 days or freeze for 3 months.

Notes

  • Use extra-ripe bananas for natural sweetness
  • Let cool fully to avoid crumbling
  • Customize with your favorite add-ins

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 0.04mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword banana meal prep, Banana Oat Breakfast Bars, healthy breakfast bars, oatmeal bars, vegan oat bars
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