Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Bars are a great meal-prep recipe that can be eaten for breakfast or as a snack! These breakfast bars are super simple to throw together and require only 9 ingredients and 40 minutes of your time! Plus they’re kid-friendly too!
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Guys, we made it. The first week of January is just about over, how are we all doing? Is there anyone out there trying Veganuary this month? While I’m not, I am continuing to add more veggie and vegan recipes to my repertoire, and these Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars are no exception!
These little bars are full of oats, peanut butter, banana and some extra peanuts for crunch. Plus a little maple syrup, almond milk and vanilla of course. Super simple to whip up so you’re ready to take on the day.
These are great to make ahead of time, like on a Sunday, so you’ve got a weeks worth of Breakfast Bars ready to go. You’ve then got something to throw in your bag (maybe in some kind of Tupperware, for safety) to save you from spending a small fortune on breakfast at work.
The other wonderful thing about these is that they’re super versatile. Don’t like peanut butter (I’m not sure why you wouldn’t, but there’s a lot I don’t understand about the world) swap it out for almond butter or maybe cashew butter. Throw in some seasonal fruits: berries over Summer or apples and pears for Autumn. I’m thinking maybe some rhubarb for Spring but that might need a little testing. What I’m saying is that the Breakfast Bar is your oyster. Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Bar FAQ
Store the bars in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Why you should make these breakfast bars:
- The bars need only 9 ingredients that you almost definitely have in the house already!
- They’re super easy to make. Mash everything together, pop it in an oven dish then chuck it in the oven. Bob’s
your Uncle. - All of the above means they would be great to make, not only for the kids, but with the kids. With a little supervision, they can undertake almost all of the steps. Fun!
- These breakfast bars will last for up to a week in the fridge, so they’re great for meal-prepping.
More breakfast recipes for you to make…
- Breakfast Parfait with Yoghurt and Toasted Oats
- Nut-Free Quinoa Granola
- Mango Raspberry Smoothie Bowl
- Quick and Simple Raspberry Flax Seed Jam
- Vegan Salted Peanut Butter Crunch Torte from Oh She Glows
Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Bars
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Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Bar Recipe
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
A healthy breakfast bar recipe, filled with oats, peanut butter and banana, that is quick and easy to make. It’s also suitable for vegans!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 150 grams crunchy peanut butter (I use Whole Earth Crunchy Peanut Butter)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons milk of your choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- Pinch of salt
- 160 grams oats
- 25 grams peanuts, chopped
- Oil/coconut oil/butter for greasing
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 180°c.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl, then add the peanut butter, maple syrup, milk, vanilla and salt. Mix everything together.
- Stir the oats and most of the peanuts (leave some to sprinkle on top of the bars) into the mixture until everything is fully combined.
- Grease a 20x25cm baking dish with oil or butter and add the mixture to it, smoothing it out to the edges. Sprinkle on the remaining peanuts.
- Cook in the oven for 30 minutes until the top is golden brown. Leave the breakfast bars to cool slightly in the baking dish before turning out onto a cooling rack.
- Once cooled slice into eight slices and store in an airtight container, where they will last for up to a week!
Keywords: Peanut Butter Banana, Breakfast Bar Recipe, On The Go Breakfast, Make Ahead Breakfast
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Oh, my! These breakfast bars looks so incredibly moist and delicious. I love the texture and look of these bars! I can’t wait to try them.
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Thanks so much Elaine!
I have been taking part in Veganuary this month and have been having fun trying new foods! These breakfast bars would be a great addition to the mix. They are a perfect way to get some (sweet and delicious) energy. Love all the flavors and that they are naturally sweetened. 🙂
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Thanks Sherri! I’m not doing Veganuary but defintely trying to up the amount of vegan/veggie meals I’m eating so these were perfect! I hope you enjoy 🙂
YUM! What an excellent combination for a breakfast bar! I am always looking for yummy snacks to add to my daughters preschool lunch kit, these would be absolutely perfect! Can’t wait to make these little beauties, thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thanks so much Aleta! I hope they get the daughters seal of approval! 🙂
These bars look great for a grab and go breakfast option. Mornings get so hectic, this is a great way to ease some of that stress! Love the flavor combination!
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Thanks Carrie! I totally agree, mornings are stressful enough already!
I’ve got too ripe bananas in the pantry, and I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with them since it’s not enough to make my favorite banana bread. Found their purpose with this recipe!
Hurrah! I always seem to have spare bananas too, your right, this recipe is the one! Enjoy!
These look amazing! My kids will love these!
Thanks Karly! I hope so!
It takes a lot to lure me away from my standard oatmeal breakfast but these breakfast bars might just make it! They look SOOOO moist and the texture looks incredibly appetizing. Banana and peanut butter – that is music in my ears! Thanks for sharing
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Thanks so much Kiki!
Breakfast bars or energy bars are simply the best creation ever!! But some of the ones you buy in the store taste terrible with all of the artificial junk they put into it. Homemade is absolutely the best. I love your combination of peanut butter and banana along with the oats. I can’t wait to make this!! I’ll be using this as an energy bar.
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Thanks so much Marisa. I agree, these would be perfect as an energy bar!
These look like the perfect on the go breakfast! Or even a dessert. I love banana bread so this one is perfect with the bananas and peanut butter. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Analinda!
These would be great for breakfast on the go! Such a good flavor combo and great way to use up those slightly over-ripe bananas.
Thanks Kathryn. You’re right, these are ideal for those over ripe bananas!
This is a perfect idea for “grab and go” breakfast treat! Looks so delicious and will keep you full for a long time)
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Thanks for your comment Veronika!
Wow! These look so amazing! I needed a new breakfast idea! Like you, I”m not vegan or vegetarian BUT I love incorporating vegan and vegetarian recipes into my diet! So going to try this recipe!
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Thanks Amanda 🙂 Yes exactly! It’s a fun challenge trying to reduce meat and dairy while still having filling, balanced and tasty recipes!
Love these breakfast bars…dead easy and quick to make.
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Thank you 😘