Delicious gluten and dairy free Coconut & Almond Breakfast Bars. The perfect recipe to batch make at the weekend for a grab-and-go breakfast during the week!
Breakfast time for most family’s is a rushed and stressful affair. It’s definitely that way in my house! Unless I have some pre-made options available, I invariably fall back on just serving up some cereal and toast.
These Coconut & Almond Breakfast Bars are great as you can make them in advance and then store in the fridge or freezer for quick and easy breakfasts during the week. They can even be eaten on the go; perfect for teenagers who don’t have time to stop and eat!
These bars are soft, almost like a baked porridge bar so they are perfect for younger kids without many teeth. If you want to serve them to babies under 12 months then leave out the honey.
These bars are packed with porridge oats which are great for slow-releasing energy and are full of fibre too. They are sweetened with bananas and just a little honey and contain healthy plant-based fats from the almond butter and coconut milk.
Substitutions
1. If you don’t like or are allergic to bananas then you can swap them for apple sauce instead. About 250g should be the equivalent of 2 bananas.
2. If you want to reduce the fat content then you can use light coconut milk instead of full fat.
3. The almond butter can be swapped for any kind of nut butter or sunflower butter if you want to make it nut-free.
4. I haven’t tried to make this recipe with an egg substitute. Let me know if you try and it works!
5. The honey can be replaced with maple syrup or any other liquid sweetener.
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Coconut & Almond Breakfast Bars
Prep Time: 4 mins- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 29 minutes
Yield: 9 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baked
Cuisine: British
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Delicious gluten and dairy free Coconut & Almond Breakfast Bars. The perfect recipe to batch make at the weekend for a grab-and-go breakfast during the week!
Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas
- 1 tin (400ml) coconut milk
- 100g almond butter
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 200g porridge oats
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180c fan and line a 9x9inch tin with parchment paper.
2. Mash the bananas and add to a large bowl.
3. Add in the coconut milk, almond butter, eggs and honey and mix with a spoon.
4. Finally add in the porridge oats and stir again until all the ingredients are well combined.
5. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
6. Remove the tin from the oven and sprinkle the coconut flakes on top. Return to the oven for a further 10 minutes.
7. Allow to cool a little in the tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. It is important to let these bars cool before slicing. 8. Cut into 9 squares and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use certified gluten free porridge to ensure they are completely gluten free.
- These bars can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They can be eaten cold or warmed in the microwave or oven.
- They can also be frozen and left to defrost overnight in the fridge.
Rod says
Are you tired of the morning chaos at breakfast time? I feel you! In my house, it’s always a rushed affair, and I often find myself resorting to cereal and toast. But I’ve discovered a lifesaver – Coconut & Almond Breakfast Bars. These little wonders can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge or freezer for quick and stress-free breakfasts. They’re perfect for teenagers who are always on the go and even for little ones with fewer teeth. And hey, if you have a baby under 12 months, just skip the honey. These bars are a game-changer for busy mornings!
Sarah says
I made a batch of these for my hungry teenagers to grab and go in the mornings, and they have gone down very well with everyone. Thank you for another great time saving recipe that the whole family love.
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Vicky says
Fantastic idea! and you know they have all had a healthy breakfast before a day at school. Thank you for taking the time to come and share your review.
Ruth says
I love this recipe. Such a doddle to make when cooking tea and my baby (1) eats them happily in the morning while I am rushing round getting her sisters ready for school and me to work. Love the quantities (no left over half can of coconut milk that I dont know what to use it for) love that I can freeze it. Nutrious porridge for busy mornings. Quite partial to them myself too.
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Debbie Towers says
These have been an absolute life-saver on busy mornings! With two teenagers in the house they are perfect for grabbing on the way out the door and knowing that they have at least eaten something before school! Love the coconut flavour too.
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