Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (Gluten-Free + Vegan)
Enjoy these wholesome, gluten-free, vegan breakfast bars made with bananas, oats, and nuts for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Base
- 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed
- 1.5 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.33 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 0.25 cup dairy-free chocolate chips or raisins (optional)
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional, for extra fiber)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mash bananas and mix with almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add oats, cinnamon, salt, flaxseed, and optional mix-ins; stir until combined.
- Spread mixture evenly in the dish and press down firmly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and set. Cool before slicing.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.