Recipe: Kids Protein Breakfast Bars
- annaritan
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Help your child start the day well with these nourishing, protein and fibre packed breakfast bars—perfect for long-lasting energy! (They're great as a snack to)
Created with fussy toddlers and busy school kids in mind, these kid's protein breakfast bars are a delicious, energy-boosting way to start the morning. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, almond meal, eggs, and a touch of natural sweetness, they’re ideal for little ones who don’t want to sit still at breakfast or for kids who struggle to eat in the morning. Soft, chewy, and easy to make ahead, they’re a go-to option for parents in need of a nutritious, grab-and-go breakfast or snack that kids will actually want to eat.
Facts
Breakfast contributes significantly to daily intake of essential nutrients such as fibre, protein, calcium, iron, and B vitamins.
A nutritious breakfast for children helps stabilize blood sugar levels, providing steady energy and reducing irritability and fatigue in the morning.
These Kid's Protein Breakfast Bars include 3 essential nutrients that children benefit from starting their day with: protein, fibre, and healthy fats, all critical for sustained energy, focus, and stable blood sugar levels through the morning.
This recipe contains protein from eggs, peanut butter and almond meal to supports growth, muscle repair, and helps curb mid-morning hunger. Fibre, found in oats, dates, almond meal, and banana's promotes healthy digestion and keeps kids feeling fuller for longer, helping to prevent energy crashes. Meanwhile, healthy fats from nuts and eggs are vital for brain development and help the body absorb key fat-soluble vitamins.
I like to bake these the day or night before, so they are ready for my children to grab in the morning.
Ingredients:
Makes 12-14 breakfast bars
2 ripe bananas
5 large medjool dates (halved and pip removed)
2 tablespoons of Maple syrup
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1 egg
1.5 cups of rolled oats
1 cup of almond meal
1 teaspoon of baking powder
Method:
Preheat the oven to a moderate 180C (165 - 170C fan forced). Line a baking tray or dish with baking paper.
Add the 2 bananas, the medjool dates (make sure they are at room temperature, so they are soft), to a blender or food processor along with the 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and the vanilla extract. Pulse for a few seconds and then blitz for a minute or two until a smooth creamy texture.
Add the banana mix to a large mixing bowl and add in 1 large egg, and the peanut butter and then mix gently with a whisk until well combined.
Now add in the oats, almond meal and baking powder and mix well.
Add the mix to your lined baking tray and press into the corners, spreading the mixture evenly in the tray.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden on top. Set aside to cool before cutting into bars.
The bars keep well for 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature and up to a week in the fridge.
For longer storage freeze the bars in an airtight freezer bag for up to 3 months and defrost as needed.
x Anna
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