Low-sugar, super-filling breakfast bars, perfect for busy mornings, office lunches, or before a workout. A simple, tasty, nourishing recipe just the way we like them!
At a glance
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 10 bars
- Protein: 10 g per bar
- Nutrition: approximately 29 g of carbohydrates, 10 g of fat, and 4 g of fiber per bar (basic version, approximate values)
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) large-flake oats
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) natural peanut butter
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) Zenit organic chocolate plant-based protein
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) flax seeds
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) maple syrup
Topping
- 85 ml (1/3 cup) dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Position the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- In a 20 cm (8 in) square pan, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add all the other ingredients except the chocolate chips and mix well.
- Press the mixture into the pan to pack it firmly. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely, then cut into 10 bars.
Danielle's tip
For a complete breakfast, enjoy a bar with a glass of milk or soy beverage and a piece of fruit. Before a workout, have one about 2 hours beforehand: see what to eat before exercise. Store in the fridge or freezer… if they don't disappear first!
Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in these breakfast bars?
About 10 g of protein per bar.
How should I store homemade breakfast bars?
Up to 5 days in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer, individually wrapped.
Danielle Dubois, Dt.P., dietitian
Member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec
Founder of Zenit Nutrition