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Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe

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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!

16 healthy peanut butter oatmeal breakfast bars on a baking sheet

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 on a cookie sheet

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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    • Taylor Kiser says

      Isn’t baked oatmeal so great?! Such a nice change from stovetop! Thanks so much for the loving and pinning Gayle!

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  2. 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 🙂

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    • 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!

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    • 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!

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  14. 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!!

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  19. 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..

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  20. 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! 😉

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    • 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!

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  23. 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.

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    • 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!

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  24. 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!

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  26. 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

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    • 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

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  32. 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!!!

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    • 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?

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  33. 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!

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  39. 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!

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    • 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!

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  42. 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!

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    • 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! 😀

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    • 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!

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  48. 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 :/

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  51. 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! 🙂

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  53. 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

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  55. 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?

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    • 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!

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  57. 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?

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  60. 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!

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    • 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?

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  62. 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!

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  63. 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.

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  64. Sky and Summer says

    Using coconut and almond flours as replacements for the peanut and protein powders and wowsah..yum! My 13 yr old and I are enjoying making some of your recipes. this New Year 2020! She’s really into healthy nutrient dense yet tasty baking now. Thanks and Bless!

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