A delicious and filling breakfast bar recipe, packed full of healthy ingredients such as quinoa, oats, bananas and strawberries. These bars make the perfect nutritious start to the day for the whole family and are a great grab and go breakfast!
How are those new years resolutions going for everyone? Still on the healthy eating bandwagon?! I have to confess I have slipped a bit the past few days but it’s all about balance… right?
Finishing off that tin of Quality Street probably wasn’t the best idea but at least I have a healthy breakfast sorted for the next few days!
These Strawberry & Quinoa Bars are perfect if you want to get prepared and have a ready-made breakfast on hand for busy mornings. They are packed full of super nutritious and filling ingredients including quinoa, rolled oats, bananas and eggs.
They are also really easy to make, simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl and then bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
How Long Can I Store Breakfast Bars For?
You can then keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days in airtight container, on hand for a grab-and-go breakfast in the morning. They can also be frozen for up to 6 weeks and left out to defrost overnight.
If you don’t want to eat them cold they can easily be reheated in the microwave.
I used strawberries in my recipe but you can use whatever berries are in season. I imagine raspberries and also blueberries would be just as delicious!
If you try this easy recipe please do let me know what you think. Or tag me in a picture on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. I’d love to see your pictures!
Strawberry Quinoa Breakfast Bars
Prep Time: 3 mins- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 23 minutes
Yield: 9 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baked
Cuisine: European- Diet: Gluten Free
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A delicious and filling breakfast bar recipe, packed full of healthy ingredients such as quinoa, oats, bananas and strawberries. These bars make the perfect nutritious start to the day for the whole family and are a great grab and go breakfast!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 medium eggs
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 100g (¾ cup) cooked quinoa
- 150g (1 ½ cups) rolled oats
- 30g (¼ cup) raisins
- 100g (1 cup) chopped fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180c / 350f and line an 8 x 8 inch dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas and add them to a bowl with the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add the in the quinoa, oats and raisins and mix again. Finally stir in the chopped strawberries.
- Transfer the mixture to the dish and bake in the oven for 20 – 25 minutes until firm to touch.
- Allow to cool before cutting into 9 squares.
Notes
These bars can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen in a suitable bag or container for up to 6 weeks.
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Randi says
I love these bars and my kids do too! I’m excited to share the link with the happy.ly community.
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Amansa says
I love this recipe!! I have been making this for a year now and my almost 2 year old loves them! So easy to make and is a a quick & filling breakfast for daycare days! Thanks for sharing!
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Veronika says
Hi I was wondering , if i could soak the oats for netter adsorption?
Ciara Attwell says
Yes, although they might make the mixture a bit too mushy. I haven’t tried it myself
Coleen says
I tried with raspberries too and they are lovely!
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Kelly says
Yum! I’ve made these twice now, first with strawberries then with raspberries. So good!
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Henna says
Hi i dont know where to find quinoa and I don’t evenue know what it is but do u know where I could find some or if I have to put them in or if there’s a substitute for it.
Ciara Attwell says
You could just use more oats
Lori says
did anyone ever find out the nutritional info for these?
Cristina Gomes says
Hi 🙂 is really necessary to use the vanilla? I don’t have good experience with vanilla 🙁
Ciara Attwell says
No problem, you can leave it out!
Vicky says
I’m allergic to oats. Is there anything else that I can use as a substitute?
Ciara Attwell says
I’ve only ever used oats but I will let you know if there is a good substitute
Alicia says
I was also wondering whether there is a substitute for oats for this recipe. Any chance you have a suggestion?
Rachel says
Hi! I have only recently come across this recipe, so I haven’t tried it yet (but I will because it looks amasing!). You could potentially try replacing the oats with Buckwheat flakes……that is, if the reason for not using oats is due to celiac desease or being gluten intolerant. Although ‘wheat’ is in the name Buckwheat, it is gluten free and could potentially work well in this recipe.
Otherwise, maybe some puffs may work – puffed rice, puffed quinoa, puffed buckwheat, maybe? But again, I haven’t tried it myself, so I can’t talk from experience. Hope you find a good alternative, though!
Jeanne Bailey says
I use quinoa flakes, they turn out great.
sheena says
Perfect for my little one. Added blueberries instead of raisins and it worked really well. Thank you.
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Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Sheena!
Kelly says
This sounds good, I’m looking forward to trying it. Do you eat it cold or warmed up?
Julie Kube says
I’m wondering if I could leave out the bananas as I am allergic to them? Or are they needed for binding? If so, is there something I can use in place of?
Thank you!
Ciara Attwell says
Hi Julie, maybe try replacing the bananas with some apple sauce?
Brasta says
These look very good and interesting! I have to try them! Do they taste like a healthy rice Krispe treat? haha
Ciara Attwell says
No, they’re completely soft so not crispy at all. Still delicious though!
Manoo says
How many calories are there in bars?
Brooke says
Does anyone know how many calories are in a serving?