This easy breakfast bar recipe is naturally sweetened with raspberries and banana for a healthy, vegan-friendly breakfast for busy, on-the-go mornings!
Half-awake-but-more-like-one-quarter-awake Taylor rolled out of bed at the unhuman hour of 4am (let’s not talk about my sleeping schedule) and grabbed her water bottle from her bedside.
She then proceeded to shuffle down the stair only to forget that sleep-let-me-get-into-bed-RIGHT-now-Taylor had placed a HYOOGE cardboard box at the VERY foot of the stair the night ebfore, because apparently “lets dream NOW” Taylor doesn’t think about I hate my life morning Taylor.
Should I stop talking in third person? Is it weird? Continuing.
4am Taylor trips RIGHT over aforementioned box and literally face plants onto the floor, causing water bottle to explode open in a this-isn’t’-the-kind-of-shower-I-enjoy fiasco. And then the security alarm for SOME reason starts going off.
And that “some reason” was because Mr. FFF had gone to work at 11pm the previous evening and accidently set the alarm to go off with ANY MOTION instead of just when the front door is opened, like he is supposed to. Taylor does not know this and automatically assumed someones is breaking in.
And then she would never be able to eat her favorite oatmeal recipe AGAIN. <— THE HORROR.
The security people then call Taylor and ask her what the super-secret password is so that they con confirm she is not about to steal all the expensive equipmenet that her weak arms can carry, which is not much.
Of course, she does not know it. Because Mr. FFF has not shared this with her.
Luckily The huberoni calls the security peeps and the cops do not show up.
Don’t you feel really, like, SUPER AWESOME about your morning now?
Also, do you REALLY need to wonder if The Hubonana is in the dog house today?
How-ev-er on topic of hubonananas, let’s forget about the prefix of my made up words because , BITTER WIFE = ME, and let’s talk abotut he word that I smashed it with: Bananas.
Specifically mashed up, sweet bananas mixed up with flakes of whole-grain, oatmeal and ULTRA fresh and juicy raspberries.
And, after today, I am holding that oatmeal EXTRA close to my <3. And stomach.
For the past, oh, eleventy billion mornings my breakfast identy has been defined by chocolate and peanut butter oatmeal breakfast bars. Because they make the not-so-secret-or-inner chocolate and peanut butter loving person SUPER happy.
But, there comes a time in ever person’s breakfast-ing where you just need to feel a little FRESH. A little fruity. And…a little vegan?
That one is still really new to me. But, I am kind of liking it and I am still sort of deciding how I feel about that.
But, if it’s means waking up and munching on soft-baked-bars with a whole lot of pretty-pink-swirlage and not a whole lot of weirdo ingredients? (like, uhmm, none.)
I thiiiiink that I am sort of okay with it.
Vegan Breakfast Bar Recipe With Bananas and Raspberries
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Flax meal*
- 2 1/2 Tbsp warm water
- 2/3 Cup Fresh raspberries
- 1 1/4 Cups Banana mashed (about 2 large large bananas)
- 2 Tbsp Light agave
- 1/4 Cup Coconut sugar packed
- 2 tsp Raw Vanilla extract
- 1 Cup Rolled old fashioned oatmeal, certified gluten free if needed
- 1 Cup Oat flour, ertified gluten free if needed. (Click HERE to see how to make it yourself!)
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened coconut flakes + more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray an8x8 inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flax meal and warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes to gel and turn into a "flax egg."
- While the flax does it's thang, place the raspberries in a small bowl and mash with a fork. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, agave and coconut sugar.
- Once the flax egg has sat for 5 minutes, add it into the mashed banana mixture, along with the vanilla extract and stir until well combined.
- Add in all the remaining ingredients, up until the raspberries, and stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Spread 3/4 of the mixture into the prepared pan. Then, spread on the mashed raspberries until they evenly cover the surface. Drop the remaining batter on top, and lightly swirl it around with a spoon, pressing evenly.
- Bake until a tooth pick comes out clean and the top feels set, about 15 minutes.** Careful not to over-bake it as you want these nice and soft.
- Let cool until room temperature and then refrigerate until completely cooled before slicing into bars.
- DEVOUR
Notes
*If you use the egg, you will need to bake these longer, more like 23-25 minutes.
Store bars in the refrigerator in an air-tight container, or freeze.
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Want more healthy, portable breakfasts?
Paleo Egg Muffins with Ham, Kale and Cauliflower
Coconut Quinoa Protein Muffins
Paleo Breakfast Cookies with Kale
Oatmeal Bars from around the web:
Vegan Almond Butter Oatmeal Bars – Knead To Cook
Chewy Cinnamon Roll Granola Bars – The House Wife In Training Files
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Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Taylor – That experience sounds traumatic! I hope you’ve recovered since and are enjoying a few of these breakfast bars.
Taylor Kiser says
Haha it definitely was a little…but I survived! Thank you Erin! 😀
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says
I can totally picture that scenario at 4am–it could be in a sitcom. 🙂
I love the looks of these bars! We’re on the same wavelength as I just posted a similar GF raspberry bar and I can’t get enough. Fresh berries are the best! I wish they lasted all year long.
Taylor Kiser says
Haha right! I should pitch it to NBC 😉
I am SO all about berries this time of year – off to check out your bars! Thank you!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
These bars look so gorgeous, Taylor! Hopefully they made you forget about your morning just a little bit. I’m loving the raspberries in here! Sounds so delish!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Gayle! I hope you have a great day!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I would not want to see what would happen if the alarm went off on me at 4am. Total freak out.
And these breakfast bars are right up my alley! I just made a raspberry banana bread but this is wayyyy more swimsuit friendly so I will take these every morning! Pinned 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT! SO scary!!
Haha, I bet yours is bomb diggity though! Thanks girl!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
These look incredible.. pretty sure it would make ALL things better in the early morning hours if I had these to wake up to! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you girlfriend!
Chelsey says
Oh my….I’m starting to feel great about my morning…but this totally sounds like a morning I would have!!! I hope you’re OK from your trip (ahh!). This recipe looks beautiful….thinking I’ll make these for a brunch I’m hosting this weekend! Hope this morning was smoother!
Taylor Kiser says
I hope you love them Chelsey! Today was much better – thank you 😉
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Taytay the funny bunny. Third person.
Need these now too. P/S/S
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you for laughing at my distress.
Thank youuuuuuuuuu!
Megan @ Straight From The Jar says
So I’m not going to lie, that doesn’t sound like a fun morning at all. But I vote you totally blame it on Mr. FFF! Hehe 🙂
On a positive note, I feel like these bars would make any bad morning/day/week/the last 5 years like…amazing. Definitely pinning this!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, I totally love the way you think Megan!
Thank you for the love and pin!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I eat raspberries every day this time of the year. Usually I just eat them plain, but I need to make a batch of these breakfast bars. These bars are a great way to start the day!
Taylor Kiser says
Theyre good plain too, but this is a nice change! Thanks girl!
Kelly says
Oh no! Well that will definitely wake you up in the morning! These look incredible, btw!! I need to start making these for my breakfasts!
Taylor Kiser says
You totally do girl 😉 Thank you!
Valerie says
Sounds like you had an interesting start to your morning! Those bars look so delicious though.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Valerie!
Valerie says
Sounds like you had an interesting start to your morning! Those bars sure do look delicious.
Jennie @onesweetmess says
I’m not a morning person, so I probably would have stayed on the floor by the box and let the police rescue me. After being rescued, I would surely need a few of these bars.
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, I really should have. That sounds like a good life choice. Thanks girl!
[email protected] says
Hahaha! Taylor this is some story! I hope these breakfast bars made you feel much better 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Oh, they totally did, don’t worry 😉 Thanks Johlene!
Cassie says
Oh, I’d probably overeat them! XD
Taylor Kiser says
Good thing they’re healthy 😉 Thanks Cassie!
Carla says
And this is why humans should not be getting up at 4 AM 😉 I could use a few of these bars for breakfast!
Taylor Kiser says
I NEED to agree with you! Ha! Thanks Carla!
Savita @ ChefDeHome says
These breakfast bars look very delicious, Taylor! Love the fact that you kept them vegan! I’m so trying them soon. thanks for recipe!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Savita! Please let me know if you try them! 😀
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
oh wow! what a rough night lol but ahh I totally agree about the hubs being in the dog house for not telling ya the “secret password” although if it were me, I would have probably forgotten even if I was told HAHAHA anyways these bars have 2 of my fav’s raspberries and vegan YUM! perfect breakfast… and snack… and pre-dinner snack lol
Taylor Kiser says
Hahaha! I guess it was early, I may have not remembered anyway!! Thanks girl, I knew you’d be down for raspberries!
purelytwins says
I should of had you text me when you got up at 4am haha I need to get my butt up earlier.
These bars sounds great!! Love raspberries.
xoxo
Michelle
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, next time 😉 Thanks girlfriend!
Sarah says
Wow, this looks so decadent.. hard to believe it’s vegan! Love it 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Woo hoo! Thank you Sarah! xoxo
Laura O @ PetiteAllergyTreats says
LOL! House alarms when you’re half asleep are GREAAAT. Too funny! At least the bars are an easy breakfast!
Taylor Kiser says
Riiiiighhht, soooo great 😉 Thank you Laura!
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
Those sound tasty! Almost like baked oatmeal? Love all the healthy ingredients in here 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Very similar, but more chewy! 🙂 Thanks June!
Katy | Her Cup of Joy says
Oh you get up so early in the morning! My parents have that motion option too, glad I know their code so I can turn it off whenever I sneak over to their house haha. These bars look amazing by the way!
Taylor Kiser says
Yeah, I’m crazy like that 😉 Thank you Katy!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
Oh yes, waking up to these bars would be perfect; they look so filling and hearty, yet pretty as well! My goodness, your morning sounds awful, I hope your day got better!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Annie, you are always so sweet girlfriend!
Aryn says
Do you think I could leave out the coconut? Would you recommend adding more oats? Unfortunately my sweetie hates coconut but he loves oatmeal and bananas
Taylor Kiser says
I actually think you would be TOTALLY fine leaving out the coconut, and not adding anything else. Coconut doesn’t really absorb liquid or anything, it’s just for flavor! Let me know if you try it! You could add some chopped nuts or something, if you want texture!
Sarah | Well and Full says
These look AMAZING! I’m always on the lookout for foods I can make ahead and grab when I’m running out the door – who has time to sit and eat breakfast nowadays, anyways? 😉
Taylor Kiser says
Haha RIGHT, I literally just ate food while standing up trying to multitask 😉 Thanks Sarah!
Nadia says
You did it again! In LOVE with these too! I made them without any sugar and they were quite tasty!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay!! I am so glad you still liked them! Thanks for letting me know! 😀
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
Worked-A-Ridiculously-Long-Week-And-Totally-Craving-These-Now-Megan wants the whole pan of these!
Taylor Kiser says
Sending-them-right-in-the-mail. Thanks girl!
Gina says
I am disappointed. I made the recipe to the letter and the bars came out soggy. I even baked them for 20 min. instead of the suggested 15. The flavor was excellent but I threw most of them out because I could not share them with friends as the texture was too soft.
Taylor Kiser says
Hmmm that is very odd, because I made them many times with no sogginess. They are supposed to be very soft bars so perhaps the texture just isn’t your thing? Did you use the egg version or the flax egg version? I would like to help you troubleshoot!
Gina says
I made them with the flax option. Well, I guess I should try making them again and using less banana and more oats. Thanks anyway.
Taylor Kiser says
I hope that works for you, please let me know the outcome!
Aryn says
I love love love this recipe! I’ve made them twice, both times with the egg yolk and without coconut. The first time I used blueberries and the second time I used peaches. I cooked both batches for 24 minutes and they came out perfect! Thank you Taylor!!
Taylor Kiser says
Yay! I am so glad you like them as much as we did! Your flavor changes sound SO good – I might have to try them! Thank you for letting me know Aryn! 😀
Ana @ Ana's Rocket Ship says
I’m going to have to try these ASAP. But do you mind if I skip the appalling morning and just go for the yummy?
Taylor Kiser says
Haha wellllllllll I don’t know….OKAY SURE! 😉
Thanks Ana, I hope you love them!
Julia says
Hi! I was wondering if you could use whole wheat flour in place of the oat flour, and how that would change the nutrition info. Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
I really can’t tell you as recipes are only tested as written! I’m sorry. I’m sure it would work but you may need to play with ratios. For nutrition info, please use something like myfitnesspal to calculate what the difference would be as, again, I do only offer nutrition for recipes as they are tested!
Cooper Ehlers says
The click HERE link for the oat flour in broken 🙁
Taylor Kiser says
Fixed! 🙂