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5 ingredient breakfast

5 Ingredient Breakfasts: Easy, Fast & Delicious Morning Ideas

These Banana Trail Mix Breakfast Bars are the perfect grab-and-go option for busy mornings. Made with just five wholesome ingredients, they’re naturally sweet, chewy, and loaded with texture from oats and dried fruit.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (like raisins or cranberries)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  3. Stir in the oats and almond butter until well combined.
  4. Fold in the dried fruit and nuts or seeds.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish and press down firmly. Bake for 20–25 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer shelf life. Great for breakfast or a post-workout snack.

  • Author: Ava
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: banana, trail mix, breakfast bar, oats, almond butter