This Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe is SO easy and taste like store-bought but have no refined sugar, butter, oil and are gluten free!
PIN Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe
I made you Soft-baked Oatmeal breakfast bars with none of those weird ingredients that you need to Google to figure out what they are.
Because I know you want some breakfast meal prep recipes that don’t make you feel all the guilty ickies when you find out what you just pulled from the box and shoved into your facial hole.
You guys. Before I get distracted with something else, I need to tell you that I LOVE these bars. The kind of love that makes you want to shout from rooftops and prance around the house all day singing honey-sweet oatmealy melodiess
The softy-baked-goodness of these gluten free breakfast bars kind of hurt my heart for the first few moments that they were in my mouth. Because, I felt like I was cheating on my usual oatmeal recipe or cookie dough overnight oats.
I have been happily going spoon >> overnight oats >> face >> 😀 for the past eleventy billion years until these breakfast bars entered my life.
And since I made them, I have been making MORE variations of cookie dough oatmeal breakfast bars, pumpkin oatmeal breakfast bars in the slow cooker, and cacao peanut oatmeal breakfast bars.If you’re feeling low carb, you could even eat some Sugar Free Keto Low Carb Breakfast Bars and sing with us!
Healthy Swaps
These Healthy Breakfast Bars bring a lot to the table: they’re dense, they’re chewy, they’ve got just enough sweetness to satisfy that craving, and they’ve got PEANUT BUTTER. You heard right- your breakfast dreams have now come true! Similarly, PB&J Healthy Soft Oatmeal Breakfast Bars or Cookie Dough Oatmeal Breakfast Bars will also hit the spot if you want some breakfast bar variety. If you’re looking for some simple ways to make this recipe a bit healthier, here are a few swaps you can make:
- Coconut Sugar/Brown Sugar: baking stevia can be substituted for the sugar and the bars will still taste AMAZE.
- Mini Chocolate Chips/Semisweet Chocolate: If you’re looking to cut the sugar found in chocolate, you can opt for some sugar free chocolate baking chips. If it’s dairy you’re trying to avoid, try some dairy free chips.
Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe Ingredients
There’s just something about a chewy baked oatmeal bar that gets me excited for breakfast! These bars are made with a wholesome but delicious list of ingredients that will leave you feeling good about eating them! Let’s take a look at what you’ll need:
- Natural Peanut Butter
- Honey
- Coconut Sugar or Brown Sugar
- Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- Oat Flour
- Powdered Peanut Butter (I recommend PB2)
- Vanilla Protein Powder
- Salt
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Cinnamon
- Roasted Peanuts
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Egg Yolk
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Semisweet Chocolate
Mix It Up
Now let’s get creative with THIS breakfast bar recipe and amp them up a little! Here’s a few ways to do just that:
- Cashews: These are another DELICIOUS nut that can easily be substituted for peanuts in this recipe. Simply use natural cashew butter instead of the natural peanut butter, and use roasted cashews in place of the peanuts. I also love my vegan cake batter cashew butter!
- Almonds: Roasted almonds can be used in place of the roasted peanuts, and natural creamy almond butter (or my homemade almond butter!) will make a great substitute for the natural peanut butter. SO yummy!
- Chocolate Protein Powder: If you’re a chocaholic like me, a fun way to add more chocolatey goodness to these bars would be to use chocolate protein powder in place of the vanilla!
How to freeze Healthy Oatmeal Bars
These tasty bars can be enjoyed immediately or frozen to enjoy one by one as needed! Simply wrap each portion in plastic wrap and place them in a heavy duty freezer bag and toss them in the freezer. You could also store them in an airtight container, making sure to place parchment paper in between layers to prevent them freezing in one big block!
FAQ
Can I swap Peanut Flour for Peanut Butter?
Unfortunately, no you can’t. This Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe requires the actual nut butter, as peanut flour is a completely different consistency.
What if I don’t have protein powder?
You can easily add a bit more flour to replace the protein powder, but flour will also lack the sweet factor. Go ahead and tweak the amount of sugar by adding a bit extra to bring in that sweetness that will be missed by omitting protein powder.
Can I use a whole egg?
The yolk is what makes these healthy breakfast bars dense and chewy, so you really do just need the yolk this time!
Trust me, you are gonna like ’em!
I also shared the Oatmeal Breakfast Bar Recipe over at Food Fanatic, so be sure to check it out there!
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Other Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Recipes
Pb & J Healthy Soft Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Apple Healthy Oatmeal Protein Pancakes
Easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Banana Cookies
FOR THIS RECIPE, I RECOMMEND:
WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: FREESTYLE SMART POINTS: 8 POINTS+: 9 OLD POINTS: 7
(per 1 bar)
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I just made baked oatmeal for the first time last weekend and I’m hooked! This is such a great idea to make oatmeal bars, Taylor! And they look delicious. Almost like having a healthy dessert for breakfast! Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Isn’t baked oatmeal so great?! Such a nice change from stovetop! Thanks so much for the loving and pinning Gayle!
Tina muir says
These look SO yummy!!!!! I am not sure I would have them for breakfast, as I have too many other foods I love, but I could make them and have them other times, they would be a great snack for me post runs!!! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Haha I feel ya on other foods! They would definitely make a good refuel with all the healthy carbs!! Thanks Tina! I hope you love ’em!
Alida says
Chocolate and peanut butter in a healthy breakfast bar…yes please!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Alida!
Matea says
I feel the same: I’m not sure if I like oatmeal or oatmeal bars better. So I’ll take both! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
YES! Variety is the spice of life right?! Thanks Matea!!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Taylor, these look phenomenal!! I’ve just had breakfast but you’ve made MY stomach all grumbly again and I have a feeling I’m gonna be thinking about these bars ALL DAY. Gorgeous!
Taylor Kiser says
Well there is always tomorrow…and the next day 😉 hehe! Thank you Angela!
Maryea {happy healthy mama} says
Oh my—my kids would go crazy for these!! They love desserty breakfasts. 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
My husband LOVED them, and he’s practically a kid 😉 Ha! Thanks Maryea!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I love breakfast bars and a little chocolate is always good to start the day! These look amazing, Taylor! I can’t wait to try them.
Taylor Kiser says
I am glad you agree on chocolate! Thanks Ashley!
Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says
I don’t know how you continue to come up with such great stuff girl! Delicious!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Brittany, you made my day!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
You’re totally making me hungry for a 2nd breakfast. I’m about to leave my seat at once and whip up a batch of these bars.
They look so tasty!
Happy Wednesday girl!
Taylor Kiser says
Hey, Hobbits have 3 breakfasts or something 😉 Just pretend you’re copying haha! Thanks Melanie, you too!
Tiffany says
I’m loving all these”good” ingredients! They look delish!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you heaps Tiffany!!
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
Haha! Ashlee Simpson, baby! I’m talkin’ ’bout loooooove… Great, now that song’s stuck in my head. These bars, though. You alien hubby is finally learning out earthly ways. PINNED.
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA I am sorry. Except not. because I do love that song as a guilty pleasure!
I know right, there is hope for him yet 😉 Thanks girlfriend!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Holy smokes!! So much protein packed in here. These bars look great!
Taylor Kiser says
Love me some protein! Thanks Chica!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
Ohhh girl these look amazing! I had a good breakfast, but these are making me hungry all over again! Also, I love love love coconut sugar, high five : )
Taylor Kiser says
ME TOO! It’s my latest obsession..so good and so healthy! Thanks Abby!
Melissa @ Treats With a Twist says
My husband hated a lot of things…but then he just kept eating them because they were in the house. When we first started dating, he told me he didn’t like chocolate…well I always had a bowl of chocolates out on the counter in my apartment and he ate the whole dang thing. Needless to say, he eats chocolate almost every night now. Men are so bizarre.
Anyways! This sounds so delish! Baked oatmeal is a favorite of mine for sure. And the little swizzle on top is so cute!!
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA! Sounds like my husband…I make him eat it enough and it grows on him!!
Thank you Melissa!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Dessert or breakfast … i can’t tell but either way I’m not going to feel one ounce guilty eating one of these!
Taylor Kiser says
And you shouldn’t! Thanks Krista!
heather @french press says
okay so these look like 100 x better than the bars I have been popping lately 🙁 and that is the most gorgeous and perfectly drizzled chocolate on top
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Heather!
Nicole+~+Cooking+for+Keeps says
Ahhhhhh…swooonnn
Taylor Kiser says
Ha! Thanks nicole!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Like cake for breakfast, I’m in. These are perfect! Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you heaps Dorothy!
Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze says
Love these bars. I love oatmeal bars, baked oatmeal and slow cooker oatmeal. Just easy and tasty! Glad your hubby liked them and haha about putting rocks in it next time. Made me giggle!! Can’t wait to try this Taylor! Pinned..
Taylor Kiser says
Me too! Oatmeal ANYTHING and cooked ANY way and I am allllll over them!! Thanks for the love and pin Cyndi!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Taylor – OH MY – Y’alls WAS a marriage made in heaven!!!! Wow – to think of all the bliss of NOT SHARING peanut butter and chocolate yumyums!!!! Oooooh!
But..
looks like those days are done…gone…now you gotta share all the PB/Chocolate treats you ever make – I will help you cope by LETTING you share some of these with mee too – yes – let’s fully re-ignite those sharing shenanigans they taught you in Kindergarten! 😉
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT!! It has been sort of wonderful, but as a good wife I am also happy that he is not missing out on life anymore 😉 Haha! Thank you lady!
Brielle @ Breezy Bakes says
I bought PB2 about a month ago from Costco, all excited about using it, and haven’t dived into baking with it yet. What a great idea to get my butt in gear with new ingredients. Yum yum!
Taylor Kiser says
It’s the best for baking Brielle! I hope you try these! Thank ya!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
I can not believe how healthy these are! pinned! these look amazing 😉 soft and gooey! mmmmm!
Taylor Kiser says
I am all about the soft and gooey! Thanks Michele!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
I’m completely addicted to making oatmeal bars for breakfast too! Usually I go with banana or apple though, so I can send them with the kids to school. But these sound awesome so I may have to make a peanut buttery version just for me. Maybe I could share with the kids when they’re home. Maybe.
Taylor Kiser says
No one likes sharing right? So I think you’re on the right track, ha! Thank ya Stacey! I love me some oatmeal too!
Bri says
Omg!!! Why do you have to make my mouth water when I’m no where near food!! This sounds so freaking delicious…next on the recipe list!
Ps love the Ashlee Simpson reference!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! Glad you liked it and didn’t judge 😉 Thanks Bri! Hope ya love them!
Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life says
Breakfast bars that contain like all of my favourite things! Thank you Taylor! This is why we L-O-L-O-L-O-V-E you!
Can’t wait to try these! Especially since gluten free breakfast bars cost a million dollars a box!
Taylor Kiser says
HAHAHAH Well I L O L O L O V E you too!
RIGHT? so expensive! Thanks Amy!
Catherine says
Dear Taylor, These bars look fantastic! I would love to have on with my coffee right now. So dense and rich. Anything with peanut butter is a winner in my book…it’s my guilty pleasure! xo, Catherine
Taylor Kiser says
Dear Catherine, I wish i could send some to you because I also wish you could have some on your break! Thank you so much! xoxo
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Doesn’t like peanut butter and chocolate?! (Gasp) These bars look amazing, the perfect easy work snack…I’m working on cutting back on the not so healthy coffee break sweets, and these look like they would be perfect!
Taylor Kiser says
I KNOW RIGHT?! Who was he?! I hope these do the trick for ya – thank you Denise!
Laura says
Hi Taylor!
Lovely recipe and your blog is beautiful. 🙂 I can’t wait to make these…I have a serious addiction to chocolate… 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much for the sweet words Laura! You made my day! Please let me know if you try these! 😀
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I am waiting by my mail box for these. Not kidding. FED EX IT please.
P/S/S. (No banning this time, woo!)
Taylor Kiser says
YES! SU doesn’t hate you anymore 😉 I’ll see what I can do re: Fedex. Don’t hold yer breath 😉 Thanks!
Joanne says
Peanut butter and chocolate IN MY FACE sounds like the best kind of breakfast!! EVER. EVER EVER.
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT!! Thank you Joanne!!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
PB & Chocolate = Heaven! Swooning!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you heaps chica!
Shanna says
OK, I want these, but my kids can’t have peanuts 🙁 I would use almond butter in place of peanut butter, but what do you suggest I would use in place of pb2? Thanks!!!
Taylor Kiser says
I am getting a few questions on this! Unfortuantely, I really can’t tell you 100% as the recipe is developed with PB2, so I can’t speak for any other ingredients. My first instinct would be to sub in 2 Tbsp Oat flour and 2 Tbsp Protein powder (to create the missing 1/4cup) I can’t say for SURE but I am about 95% sure it would work great…it would obviously be not peanut buttery, but you’re not going for that 😉 If you try it, PLEASE let me know so I can know for future questions! Does that help?
Kathy says
These look fantastic – and I have everything on hand – but I gave up baking for Lent! Oh no – but these are on my list to make first thing come April!
Taylor Kiser says
THAT WOULD BE SO HARD TO GIVE UP! You’re a trooper! I hope you love them when you can make them! 😀 Thanks!
Claudia @Breakfast Drama Queen says
These bars look so good! And thanks for the link 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
You’re welcome!
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
Oh my goodness these bars look amazing and I am going to make a batch of these asap!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Alicia! Please let me know how they turn out!
Celeste @TheWholeServing says
These look so delicious! Great for those on the go mornings and I’d take one for an afternoon snack as well.
Taylor Kiser says
Exactly! Sometimes mornings are too busy to make breakfast. Thanks Celeste!
Jamie says
These look really wonderful! I love food that tastes good and is good for you, too!
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both – thanks Jamie!
Ann (The Fountain Avenue Kitchen) says
These are right up my alley. They look completely scrumptious and totally satisfying!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Ann!
Hunter says
I was reading the recipe and wanted to know what is powdered peanut butter? Can you email me the answer please? I may not find it in the string of comments. Thank you!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
Chocolate + peanut butter are my absolute favorite! These look fabulous. Anytime I can eat chocolate for breakfast I am a happy girl. 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Ha! You and me both Allison! Thank you!
Alison says
Does it still work if you DON’T have the powdered pb? Can you use normal pb?
Taylor Kiser says
Unfortunately, they are completely different and are not interchangeable. You COULD try making up for it by using 2 Tbsp more Protein Powder and 2 Tbsp more Oat flour. However, the recipe has not been tested that way, so I can’t tell you for sure it’ll work! I hope that helps!
Alida says
This is just the recipe I need to break out of my current breakfast rut (or rather, a not having breakfast rut). I can’t wait to make these!
Taylor Kiser says
WHAT! You totally gotta eat the most important meal of the day girl! Thank you!
Teresa says
Do you have the nutritional value per serving? Thanks and they look wonderful!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Teresa, I just very recently started adding nutrition labels to my recipes, and this one was back when i did not do so. However, I just added the label into the bottom of the post under the recipe! I hope that helps! 😀
Teresa says
Thank you so much!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Any time! Let me know if you come across any other recipes that need facts!
neda mass says
What can use substitute for peanut butter powder? More protein powder?
Taylor Kiser says
Unfortunately, I really can’t say for sure as the recipe has not been tested any other way. My first guess would be protein powder! But, I can’t tell you exactly how the texture/taste will be, I’m sorry! Please let me know if you try it!
Lise @MomLovesBaking says
I need these now. All my favorite ingredients! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Lise!
Angie says
How many bars do you get out of one pan for your serving size?
Taylor Kiser says
It says in the recipe 🙂 You get 12 bars, and the serving size is per bar. Hope that helps!
Debby Boyea says
Would love to try making these but where can you buy all these healthy ingredients? I have never seen protein or peanut butter powder :/
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Debby!! to be quite honest, I am confused. I’ve actually never been to any grocery store that doesn’t carry protein powder or peanut butter powder – you can even get them at walmart! Maybe try there? 🙂
Here are some links to buy what I used online if you’d like: Protein: http://amzn.to/29VENAA Powdered peanut butter: http://amzn.to/29VEKVp
I hope that helps!
Anita says
really healthy and delicious as well
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you!
Caroline says
This oatmeal bar recipe looks delish! Sharing it with my trainer and food group friends
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you SO much for sharing! I hope you all love them!
Tiffany says
These breakfast bars are amazing! My kids are horrible breakfast eaters 🙁 It’s always a struggle to get them protein in the morning. They LOVED these bars! They taste like a yummy treat, but they are full of nutritious goodness! Thank you for the wonderful recipe Taylor! 🙂
Michelle S says
Do you have the calorie count per bar? Need it to track my calories on my phone. Thanks!!
Taylor Kiser says
The post has nutrition information right under the recipe 🙂
Amber says
These look amazing!!! My fave combo – PB and Chocolate…Might be why I go crazy with Reese’s PB eggs when Easter rolls around ????.
Could you use chocolate protein powder for this recipe…We don’t have vanilla around the house at the moment
Taylor Kiser says
THOSE EGGS ARE THE BEST!
I am sure you could! You would just lose some of the peanut flavor as the chocolate might mask it!
MEAL5 says
Lovely recipe and your blog is beautiful.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you SO much! 🙂
Marlene Buckman says
I want t make these for my kids but I haven’t given them protein powders. Could I leave that out? Should I substitute that with something else?
Taylor Kiser says
I really can’t tell you as recipes are only developed as tested! Sorry! You can’t leave it out as it will change texture and taste. You may be able to use something else, but I can’t tell you what! Let me know what you try!
Yumvilla says
These bars look fantastic!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much!! 🙂
Marian says
I subbed in Biotrust chocolate protein powder and used flaxseed meal in place of protein powder and they were perfect! Trying this week with rice syrup in place of honey and adding some dates. We’ll see. Can anything be used in place of egg for vegan?
Marian says
Ooops, I meant to say I did not use peanut butter powder.
Taylor Kiser says
Yum! So glad you liked them! Let us know about the other changes!
You could try a flax egg? However, I can’t tell you for sure as recipes are only tested as written. Sorry!
doubleamarketing says
All my favorite ingredients! ?
Taylor Kiser says
Mine too!
Obat Wasir Herbal says
Thank you for sharing information on your website, blogging greetings
Maria Rudolph says
How long will these last at room temperature or do you need to refrigerate? I’d like to make some for my son who is away at college, and too busy to eat well (lots of microwave food). Wrapped individually and packed well, do you think they would travel well? Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
Hi! I think they would travel fine! I don’t think they would be too great out of the refrigerator for more than a day or so, but if he was just taking them around while he goes to classes, I think they’d be great! Does that help at all?
Christine says
Are these ok to eat if you’re trying to lose weight?
Taylor Kiser says
Losing weight is just about eating less calories than your body needs. So, I really can’t tell you that. If they fit within that, then yes.
Kathe says
I am a flight attendant and I am ALWAYS looking for food that travels well and actually tastes great! For a while I did the Isagenix smoothies as I felt I wasn’t getting enough protein with what I could pack. But I learned that I soon got REALLY tired of smoothies all the time. So needless to say, I have loads of it in my pantry. THIS recipe allows me to use that! I twerked this recipe just a little! I didn’t have PB powder, but I did have a dutch chocolate Isagenix powder and the vanilla. So, I added the chocolate protein powder instead of the PB powder. And at 52 I learned to make oat flour in my Ninja blender! YES!!!!! I added coconut flakes instead of peanuts and let me tell you how good this is. I swear its like eating cake. The texture is amazing and it is perfect for travel. I may have to hide out in my hotel room instead of eating this on the plane or my co-hearts will want all my yumminess! Thank you!
Taylor Kiser says
Yahoo!!! So glad you love them!
Karen says
Will these still taste good without the chocolate. My husband is alergic. I am trying to find him breakfast and snack ideas without chocolate. The struggle is real.
Taylor Kiser says
Yes! I think so 🙂