Like your mom always told you, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But if you’re like me, sometimes eating breakfast is the last thing you actually want to do when waking up in the morning. As soon as my feet hit the floor I’m in super speed mode and stopping to eat just isn’t in the itinerary.
But I know how important breakfast is, so no matter how I actually feel, I always try to eat something. Whether it’s a sausage, egg and potato breakfast wrap, a Mini Berry Breakfast Parfait, Pineapple Banana Orange Breakfast Smoothie, or a boring bowl of egg whites, I try to make sure it has some protein to give me a good jump start on the day.
What is there not to love about these Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars? They’re not only perfect for an easy-to-grab-quick breakfast, they’re also a perfect after school snack! All that learning at school makes my children come home ravenously hungry.
And if your kids like to help in the kitchen, these Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars are easy to make and perfect for little hands.
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup Chunky Peanut Butter
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large banana, mashed
Instructions
Creating an easy recipe that kids love can sometimes be challenging. Especially when you have multiple children with different likes and dislikes. Thankfully these Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars has some of my kids favorite things, so they absolutely love these.
If your children are anything like mine, they’ll think they are getting an extra special treat when you let them have these Peanut Butter Banana Bars for breakfast.
Need more breakfast ideas, I’ve got you covered:
What’s your favorite, easy go-to breakfast?
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I definitely do not get enough protein in my diet, so this is a great way to sneak some in there 🙂 I can’t wait to try these!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those look delicious! With those oats and banana, this is a much healthier alternative to brownies.
Heather @ Kraus House Mom says
My daughter would love this before soccer, it would give her “power” as she calls it. Once the season starts I’ll make them for her.
Jeanette says
I would love to make things. My husband and my son both hate peanut butter so I would be the only one eating them so I could be a problem for me LOL. Maybe I’ll make them the next time we have friends over.
moncia says
Oh these look so incredibly yummy! My kiddos would absolutely go for them too!
Melinda says
My husband and kids all love peanut butter so these would be a HUGE hit in our house. Guess we have a new recipe to try out. Thanks for sharing.
Pam says
This looks so good! I really like peanut butter and bananas with oats. It’s a classic combination.
Jenna Wood says
I actually have too many bananas on hand right now and was wondering what to do with them- I just might have all these ingredients already! I bet the flavors and textures are great for a satisfying snack!
Aimee Smith says
Peanut butter + Banana is my favorite combo of all time. These look really delish!
Shell says
These sound delicious. I have all these ingredients on hand- I should try them!
Jeni Hawkins says
YUUUUUM! Everything in these sounds absolutely perfect for my mid-afternoon pick me up! Thanks so much!
Ann Bacciaglia says
These peanut butter banana oatmeal bars look so delicious and easy to make. i will have to give this recipe a try. My kids will love them.
Tammi Roy says
I will have to get the ingredients i need to make these on the weekend. They look delicious.
Mary Larsen says
My favorite go to breakfast items are breakfast burritos. I make them in bulk and freeze them.
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
These sound like the perfect breakfast food! SO great for me and the kids!
Dawn Lopez says
I love breakfast food that is quick to grab and go. When you have a hungry teenage boy, it’s a necessity really. These bars look super yummy and something he would enjoy eating.
Mistee Dawn says
I love bananas with oatmeal. I never have tried it with peanut butter. But it looks good, will have to try it now!
Brandy says
You always share such fun posts, this is a YUMMY post that I bet the family will eat right up. Thanks for another recipe idea that involves my kids favorites!
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says
I wonder if we can try this with sun butter. Our son has peanut allergies.
I’d love for him to have a healthy, protein packed after school snack.
Pam says
Peanut butter and oatmeal are two of my favorite things and I know I would love these. These would be great as a pick me up in the afternoon or a quick breakfast in the morning.
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
Oh yummy! I just had oatmeal with banana and peanut butter for breakfast. I love the flavors together. These look amazing.
Ora Lee Gurr says
I’m the odd person in the family that turns a back on peanut butter – till now. This recipe sounds great and will make everyone, including me, happy to be eating breakfast. These bars sound yummy for anytime of day or night.
Amy D says
These look perfect to me! i have some overripe bananas too to make them with tomorrow!
Christie says
Oh wow, what a tasty breakfast idea, I thought they were dessert! I bet I’d have no problem getting my kids to eat this before school
Raijean says
You’re killing me. this looks so good, one more dish I can’t eat right now. Adding it to my list
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
I love this combination of ingredients. These are so homey and comforting. Love the idea of them for breakfast!
Tracey says
These look ahh–mazing!! I love peanut butter and banana so you can bet I’ll be making these.
Shannon Gurnee says
This sounds like a really yummy snack idea! I’ll have to try making these at some point. Thanks for sharing.