A 3 ingredients banana oatmeal breakfast bar recipe that is super healthy yet delicious. They are perfect as an on-the-go breakfast or an easy snack !
Throwback to my high school days where I have to wake up at 4:45 in the morning. As I live quite far from school, I am forced to wake up early. During these days, ain't no people have time to prepare breakfast ! Hence, I always opt for something fast and can be taken on-the-go 🙂 .These healthy peanut butter banana oatmeal bars are one of my go-to recipes that I batch make during the weekends .
What you will need :
This is one of those recipes that are very easy to make ! Only 4 ingredients needed, and most likely this 4 ingredients are already sitting in your pantry ! The 4 ingredients needed are :
- Ripe banana
- Peanut butter
- Rolled / quick oats
And that's it ! Combine all ingredients in a bowl, transfer them to a baking tin, and bake. You will have healthy peanut butter banana breakfast oat bars for the rest of the week . 🙂 ( you can actually make your own peanut butter ! Here is a great blog post on how to make homemade peanut butter by The Kitchn )
Are these breakfast bars healthy ?
I am no dietitian or nutritionist, but dare I say that this oatmeal bars are healthy and good for you. It is quite balance in terms of macronutrients. You have fats and protein coming from the peanut butter, and carbs from the oats and bananas. Refined sugar- free, dairy-free, oil-free and can be made gluten-free, these oatmeal bars are definitely nourishing for your body.
How to store them and are they freezer-friendly ?
They can be stored at room temperature for about 3 days, and in the fridge for up to a week. Simply store them in a sealed container and you are good to go! And yes, they are freezer-friendly. They can last up to 3 month in the freezer.
Notes and other tips
- To make them gluten-free, simply use certified gluten-free oats instead of regular oats.
- Make sure to use very ripe and spotty bananas. If your bananas are not sweet enough, I recommend adding 2 tbsp sweetener of choice.
- This is a really versatile recipe ! Hence, feel free to add in your favourite nuts or dried fruits, or even chocolate chips. 🙂
Here are more easy breakfast recipes to check out :
- Vegan Peanut Butter Chickpea Blondies
- 10 Best Vegan Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas
- Crunchy Peanut Butter Granola
- Sugar-free Vegan Black Bean Brownies
Banana & Peanut Butter Breakfast Oat Bars
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats*
- ½ cup peanut butter**
- 400 g ripe bananas, mashed ( about 4 medium bananas)
- pinch of salt ( if using unsalted peanut butter )
- 2-3 tablespoon granulated sugar of choice*** ( optional )
Topping ( optional )
- a handful of chopped peanuts
- cacao nibs
- coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150c.
- Using a fork or potato masher, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas and peanut butter. Mix well.
- Stir in the oats and salt.
- Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper or baking paper. Transfer the mixture into the pan. Top it with desiccated coconut if using. Let it bake in the oven for 30-35 mins, or until the edges turned golden brown.
- Remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan. Slice and enjoy !
Notes
In addition to the health benefits you mentioned, I also love this for the fiber content, important for healthy digestion and maintaining a healthy weight! As a dietitian, I enjoy recipes like this!
Thanks Jinan !
These are delicious, and so great to have on hand for a breakfast on the go!
These are perfect for back to school! I will be making several batches of these to help us through the first few weeks.
Such an easy recipe and yet so delicious. I love I just can grab one for breakfast.
I'm always looking for a more healthy snack for the kids to have at home, especially at the moment as we're spending so much time at home. These look absolutely fantastic and my daughter has already made the bee line for the kitchen! Going to try it out today!
I love these! I needed a quick, easy, make ahead meal and these are perfect!
They are also one of my fav !
YUM....and I love the healthy ingredient list too. Didn't even need the sugar.
Glad you like it !
Love a healthy grab-n-go breakfast now that school is back in! Thanks for sharing!
Its my pleasure !
Look wonderful! Could you substitute maple syrup or date syrup for the granulated sugar?
Yes of course ! It works well too.
Did you mean 350c? Not 150c?
It is 150 Celcius ! But if you are using farenheit, it should be about 300 degrees.