Banana Breakfast Bars (Vegan + GF)
My Banana Breakfast Bars start your day off right, with extra protein, the perfect amount of sweetness combined with my favorite ingredient…peanut butter!! Let’s not forget, they are vegan-friendly and gluten-free!
These banana breakfast bars are going to not only taste amazing but could replace your morning fuel. This is even more true if you are a mom on the go. Let me add that they are definitely kid-approved!
By adding in protein powder your little one won’t even know the difference and they are getting more nutrition, this goes for adults too if you aren’t a big fan of protein powder!
Most of us need all of the easy healthy breakfast recipes to make the morning less crazy. This is one of the reasons why I love banana bars so much and am excited to share it with you all!
More Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas:
- Best Gluten Free Pancakes (Dairy Free)
- Vegan Gluten Free Waffles
- Gluten Free Lemon Poppyseed Bread
- 17 Of The Best Dairy Free Protein Shakes
- Egg White Oatmeal – High Protein! (Microwave)
- Whole30 Breakfast Casserole
Sometimes when I have a day planned full of errands, mom life, and even just daily things I need to, I like having some type of homemade bar ready that I can just grab and go!
The typical “breakfast bars” out there either don’t fit in a vegan or gluten free person’s diet or have too many ingredients that lack the benefits of a freshly made breakfast bar.
Ingredients for Gluten Free Vegan Banana Breakfast Bars
Ripe bananas – the riper they are, the sweeter the flavor
Natural peanut butter – the label should read just peanuts and salt
Pure maple syrup
Applesauce – grab unsweetened to avoid unnecessary additives
Oats – not the quick-cooking kind! Also, be sure to grab a gluten free variety
Protein powder – choose your fav vanilla protein powder. If you are new to the protein world Orgain is a really good option and doesn’t have a funky taste
Chocolate Chips – we like dark chocolate; you could also use cacao nibs
Salt
Making Banana Breakfast Bars
Start by preheating your oven and lining a baking dish. I am using an 8×8 size.
Add your ripe bananas to a bowl and puree by using a fork, masher, or hand mixer.
Stir in the applesauce, peanut butter, and syrup in the bowl with your mashed bananas.
Once you have mixed that together, add in the gluten free oats, protein powder, salt, and chocolate chips. Stir until they are combined.
Take that delicious mixture you have and pour it into your lined baking dish.
You will then put that in the oven for roughly 22 to 24 minutes, or until it is set.
Before slicing your bars, be sure to let the pan sit for at least 30 minutes to cool after it is finished baking.
Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan to let them cool completely before slicing and serving.
Once they are ready to serve, slice them into 10 bars and sprinkle with sea salt if you would like!
How To Store
Banana Breakfast Bars will stay good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. You can leave them out, but keeping them cooler, they hold their texture a little longer.
You can also freeze for later then just grab a bar when you are headed out the door or place them in the fridge overnight to thaw!
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More Healthy Breakfast Bar Options:
- Gluten Free + Paleo Lemon Bars
- Cookie Dough Protein Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free)
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars With Oatmeal (Vegan, Gluten-free)
- Healthy Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Bars
- Healthy Strawberry Yogurt Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Banana Breakfast Bars (Vegan + GF)
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats gluten free
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder ~20g
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line an 8x8" baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place bananas in a mixing bowl mash with a potato masher, fork or hand mixer until pureed. Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and applesauce.
- Add rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, chocolate chips, and salt; stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into a prepared baking dish and transfer to the oven. Bake for 22 to 24 minutes, or until set. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan and let cool completely before slicing.
- Once cooled, slice into 10 bars. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired!
These turned out perfect!! Just the right amount of sweet and super filling!