Blueberry Banana Breakfast Bars – Soft, Healthy, Naturally Sweet Breakfast Bars
Blueberry Banana Breakfast Bars combine ripe bananas, oats, whole wheat flour, and fresh blueberries into a soft, moist, and nutritious baked treat. They are naturally sweetened, rich in fiber, and easy to prepare in under an hour. These bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. They store well in the refrigerator and freeze beautifully for future use. Every bite delivers wholesome goodness with fruity flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, honey, oil, vanilla, and Greek yogurt.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle additional oats or almonds on top if desired.
- Bake for 28–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper.
- Slice into 12 equal bars and serve.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
- Fresh blueberries provide the best flavor.
- Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing.
- Avoid overmixing the batter.
- Let the bars cool before slicing.
- Store in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Freeze individual bars for up to three months.
- Add nuts for extra crunch and protein.