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No-Bake Almond Butter and Banana Breakfast Bars Recipe

By Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished Apr 30, 2026 | Updated Sep 30, 2026
American 75 mins Beginner-friendlyEasyNo BakeMorning Bake

No-bake almond butter and banana breakfast bars. Press the mixture into the pan and refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing.

No-Bake Almond Butter and Banana Breakfast Bars Recipe
Prep 15 min
Cook 0 min
Total 75 min
Servings 8
Difficulty easy
Cuisine American

Recipe Details

Prep15 min
Cook0 min
Total75 min
Servings8
Difficultyeasy
CuisineAmerican
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Ingredients

Servings 8
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup creamy almond butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option)
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar (optional, for added sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
BeginnerBakes almond butter banana breakfast bar ingredients
BeginnerBakes almond butter banana breakfast bar ingredients

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps for texture.
  3. Add the almond butter, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well until creamy and fully combined.
  4. Add the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined. The mixture should be sticky and hold together well.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing firmly and evenly with a spatula or clean hands to compact it.
  6. Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour to allow the bars to firm up for easier slicing.
  7. After chilling, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into 8 equal bars on a cutting board.
  8. Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a healthy snack or breakfast.
BeginnerBakes almond butter banana oat mixture pressed in pan
BeginnerBakes almond butter banana oat mixture pressed in pan

Timing and Planning

Timing estimate: 75 minutes elapsed. Includes 15 minutes preparation and at least 1 hour chilling before slicing. Leave longer if the bars are still too soft to cut. These are planning estimates; use the recipe's doneness, rise and setting cues.

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