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Homemade baked oatmeal breakfast bars on a white kitchen counter, stacked casually with crumbs.

Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Wholesome baked oatmeal breakfast bars made with rolled oats, bananas, and maple syrup. Soft, chewy, and perfect for meal prep or grab-and-go breakfasts.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 10 bars
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $6 per batch

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 inch square baking pan
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Potato masher or fork
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 Wire cooling rack
  • 1 Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats base ingredient
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2–3 medium
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup sweetener
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips optional
  • ⅓ cup chopped nuts optional
  • ⅓ cup dried fruit optional
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed optional
  • ¼ cup peanut or almond butter optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven and prep pan.
  • Mash bananas and mix wet ingredients.
  • Stir in oats and dry ingredients.
  • Rest batter 5 minutes.
  • Press into pan and bake 25–30 minutes.
  • Cool completely, then cut into bars.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 80g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg