Vegan Oat Bars | Protein-Rich Breakfast with Berries
Discover protein-rich vegan oat bars with berries. A nutritious breakfast treat blending oats, bananas, and antioxidant-packed superfoods. Whether you’re rushing off to work or after a nutritious snack, these vegan oat bars are your answer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats 150g
- 2 bananas mashed
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp plant-based milk (e.g., almond, soy, oat)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- a handful of chopped dates (optional)
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- fruit of your choice (e.g., blueberries, strawberries, or apples)
- nuts of your choice (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans) or shredded coconut
- a pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients. Ensure bananas are ripe for best results.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, protein powder (if using) baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the mashed bananas, peanut butter, chopped dates, and plant-based milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Add Fruits and Nuts: Gently fold in your choice of fruits, and nuts into the mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool and Slice: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. After cooling, slice into bars.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your oat bars as a delicious breakfast treat, on-the-go snack, or pre-workout boost!
Notes
You can store the oat bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.