Go Back

Banana Quinoa Breakfast Bars

These soft and chewy breakfast bars are the perfect nourishing breakfast for lazy days or when you're on the go.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, Breakfast, Healthy, Quinoa
Servings: 9

Equipment

  • 9x9 baking pan

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter other nut and seed butters will work
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup add-ins like chocolate chips, coconut, chopped dried fruit optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine rolled oats, quinoa, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • In a separate bowl mix bananas, egg, flax, chia seeds, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until well-combined.
  • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix in any optional add-ins.
  • Add batter to baking dish and spread into an even layer using a silicone spatula.
  • Bake for 25 mins or until edges are crisp and center is cooked through and firm.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Cut 9-12 bars or squares and enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Video

Notes

I like reserving to some of my mix-ins to sprinkle on top. It not only looks nice, but ensures that you get a chocolate chip in every bite.
To freeze, I like to stack them in an airtight container separated by a layer of parchment paper to keep them from sticking together.