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Published: Sep 24, 2020 · Modified: Apr 28, 2022 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Flourless Banana Oat Breakfast Bars

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Starting the day right is easy with this Flourless Banana Oat Breakfast Bars recipe. It has just the right ingredients to fill you up and at them same time tastes delicious.

I have been experimenting with quite a bit of vegan baking and this Flourless Banana Oat Breakfast Bars is one such addition to my bakes. I love that it uses just the basic ingredients and is perfect to start the day.

Banana oatmeal bar stacked with orange juice in the background

Why bake these Breakfast bars?

  • It has the fiber from the oats, nuts and fruits to keep you filled up.
  • It has the good fats from the nuts to begin the day.
  • Has protein to start the day.
  • It is Vegan and Gluten free.
  • It is very simple to make.
  • Uses the basic pantry ingredients.
  • The nuts and dry fruits can be mixed and matched for different flavors.
  • Easy to eat on when on the go.
  • Can be a great snack as well.
  • Last but not the least, these Banana Oat Breakfast Bars are the best use for the over ripe bananas.

Ingredients Needed

Ingredients needed to make banana oats bar laid out and labeled.

Check the recipe card at the bottom of the page for exact measurements and printable detailed recipe.

Bananas - We need overripe bananas for the Banana Oats Breakfast Bars. Bananas not just help in sweetening but also acts as a binder in this flourless breakfast bars.

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Rolled Oats - If you are sensitive to gluten, make sure you get the certified Gluten free oats to make these Gluten free Oatmeal Bars.

Peanut butter - We will be using smooth peanut butter for this easy breakfast bar recipe. The best kind of peanut butter would be the one that we grind ourselves. If not, make sure that the peanut butter does not have any added sugar or additives.

Maple syrup - I used maple syrup as the vegan option to sweeten the banana Oatmeal bar.

Almonds - thinly sliced or coarsely chopped almonds work well in the banana bar recipe.

Raisin - I used golden raisin, but we can use the dark colored raisin as well.

Cinnamon and Vanilla - are used for flavoring the breakfast bars.

Coconut oil - to grease the baking dish.

Breakfast bars served in a plate with orange juice in the side.

Step by step Process

Grease an 8 x 8 pan with butter or olive oil. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

In a bowl, place the peeled bananas and mash them with a fork until it is very smooth. Make sure that there are no large chunks of the banana and it is mashed very well.

To this add peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla and mix.

Add the rest of the ingredients and mix them well together.

Process shot to mix the batter for breakfast bar

Place this thick mixture into the greased pan and pat it down well to make it even and smooth.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until the sides starts becoming golden brown.

Cool the pan on a cooling rack. When it is almost cool, cut into squares and cool completely.

Process shot to pat and bake the breakfast bars

Store the Banana Oat Bars in an airtight container or refrigerate / freeze to use later.

top shot of the stacked banana oat breakfast bars

Substitutions and alternate ingredients

  • We can use any nut butter instead of peanut butter in the recipe. If you are allergic to nut butter, use Sun butter or any kind of seed butter.
  • Honey can be used as a substitute for maple syrup if not making it vegan. We could also use agave syrup.
  • Use any nuts of your choice. Make sure to use fresh nuts in the recipe. I have used walnuts, pecans and cashews in different occasions.
  • If not a fan of raisin, use cranberry. I love cranberry and have used it many times. The whole dry fruit component can be skipped as well.

More Gluten free and Vegan Recipes

Gluten free flourless chocolate pecan Cookies - A great snack or dessert recipe to make if you are looking for gluten free option.

Vegan Banana Blueberry Crumb Muffin - The perfect muffin recipe to make for a vegan breakfast.

Akki Roti - A lovely gluten free breakfast crepe made with rice flour and loads of vegetables, this roti will keep you filled for a while.

Socca - This vegan and gluten free chick pea flatbread is the perfect and filling breakfast to start the day with.

Idli - This fermented and steamed rice cake is the beloved vegan and gluten free breakfast to start the day for South Indian people.

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Banana oatmeal bar with orange juice

Flourless Banana Oat Breakfast Bars

Starting the day right is easy with this Flourless Banana Oat Breakfast Bars recipe. It has just the right ingredients to fill you up and at them same time tastes delicious.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 Bananas Over ripe works the best
  • 1 ½ cups Rolled Oats Look for gluten free
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter I used smooth peanut butter
  • ¼ cup Maple syrup check for substitution below
  • ½ cup Raisins check for substitution below
  • ½ cup Almonds (sliced) check for substitution below
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Coconut oil for greasing

Instructions

  • Grease an 8 x 8 pan with butter or olive oil. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • In a bowl, place the peeled bananas and mash them with a fork until it is very smooth. Make sure that there are no large chunks of the banana and it is mashed very well.
  • To this add peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla and mix.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix them well together.
  • Place this thick mixture into the greased pan and pat it down well to make it even and smooth.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until the sides starts becoming golden brown.
  • Cool the pan on a cooling rack. When it is almost cool, cut into squares and cool completely.
  • Store the Banana Oat Bars in an airtight container or refrigerate / freeze to use later

Notes

Substitutions and alternate ingredients
  • We can use any nut butter instead of peanut butter in the recipe. If you are allergic to nut butter, use Sun butter or any kind of seed butter.
  • Honey can be used as a substitute for maple syrup if not making it vegan. We could also use agave syrup.
  • Use any nuts of your choice. Make sure to use fresh nuts in the recipe. I have used walnuts, pecans and cashews in different occasions.
  • If not a fan of raisin, use cranberry. I love cranberry and have used it many times. The whole dry fruit component can be skipped as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Debbie says

    February 20, 2022 at 7:01 pm

    5 stars
    These Banana Oat Breakfast bars are fabulous . So much healthier than pre package bars and tastier.

    Reply
  2. Tristin says

    February 19, 2022 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    I really adore making these breakfast bars. They have been a lifesaver a few times we were running late for school and my kids ate them as a quick breakfast.

    Reply
  3. Amanda Mason says

    February 18, 2022 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    These bars were so easy to make and taste amazing! I am eating these for my snack and my son eats them for breakfast. I love that they are so healthy! Will be making another batch as soon as this one is gone!

    Reply
  4. Kathryn says

    February 18, 2022 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    This made such a delicious breakfast and I love how this is flourless! These bars are great for on the go and a great way to use ripe bananas 🙂

    Reply
  5. Lauren Michael Harris says

    February 16, 2022 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    These banana bars sound like the perfect way to start the day! I love that they are gluten free - the whole family will love them!

    Reply
  6. Petro says

    February 16, 2022 at 8:43 am

    5 stars
    These are great as breakfast on the go, for busy families! Thanks for the delicious idea!

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    February 15, 2022 at 8:25 pm

    5 stars
    These bars sound great for a breakfast option. I struggle with flourless recipes, but will have to give this a try!

    Reply
  8. Bernice says

    February 15, 2022 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Great looking bars and now I'm feeling snacky! These are so perfect for breakfast and any time of day, really.

    Reply
  9. Marta says

    February 14, 2022 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    I made these because I'm trying to eat breakfast more often, but hate having to get up to cook or bake. This banana oat breakfast bars are a great, tasty solution to my morning schedule dilemma .

    Reply
  10. Gloria says

    February 14, 2022 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    Great for breakfast on the run. Perfect for lunch boxes. An all-round delicious recipe that can be enjoyed all day long.

    Reply

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