Published: Jun 12, 2022 · Modified: Sep 5, 2024 by Carolyn

Keto Banana Breakfast Bars

Name: Keto Banana Breakfast Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup flaked coconut; 3/4 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup hemp seeds; 1 1/2 cups almond flour; 2/3 cup Swerve Brown; 1/3 cup collagen protein powder; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 tsp banana extract; 1/3 cup chopped nuts ((optional)); 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips ((optional))

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These easy keto breakfast bars have a sweet banana flavor and a tender, oatmeal-like texture. They’re packed full of healthy nuts, seeds, protein, and fiber to really satisfy.

Keto Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars in a stack on a white cupcake stand.

These low carb breakfast bars taste like a cross between banana bread and oatmeal. And yet they have no bananas or oatmeal in them at all. Sounds impossible, right? But your eyes do not deceive you.

They’re the perfect keto convenience food for on-the-go breakfast. So easy to make, and completely sugar-free and grain-free.

And if you love that banana flavor, don’t miss my popular keto banana bread recipe!

Two keto banana breakfast bars on a white plate with a strawberry.

Why this recipe rocks

Breakfast cereal bars usually contain high levels of sugars and carbs. But these bars come in at only 2.9g net carbs per serving.

And thanks to the addition of a little banana extract and some chocolate chips, they taste like an extra special treat. They also have a wonderfully chewy texture reminiscent of oatmeal bars.

Best of all, these keto breakfast bars come together in about 30 minutes, making them an ideal addition to your keto breakfasts.

A stack of keto breakfast bars in front of the pan of remaining bars.

Ingredients you need

Flaked Coconut: Use unsweetened coconut to help provide an oatmeal texture. If you don’t like coconut, try using more sliced almonds.
Sliced Almonds: Chose the thin-sliced almonds, rather than slivered or whole almonds, for that same oatmeal-like texture.
Hemp Seeds: Feel free to swap in chia seeds or flax seeds if you prefer.
Almond Flour: Make sure to choose a good, finely ground almond flour.
Sweetener: I really like Swerve Brown for this recipe, to mimic that banana bread flavor.
Collagen Powder: This provides some of the chewy texture, similar to my keto oatmeal. My favorite brand is Perfect Keto, but any plain collagen powder will do.
Banana Extract: This is where the banana flavor comes in, and I really like the extract from Olive Nation. But you can skip it altogether or change it up with other flavorings and extracts.
Chopped Nuts: Totally optional but I like the extra crunch in these breakfast bars.
Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips: Again, these are optional but they do make the bars extra special.
Pantry Staples: You will also need eggs, butter, vanilla, and baking powder

Step by Step Instructions

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1. Grind the coconut, almonds, and hemp seeds together in a food processor until they resemble oat flakes. Then transfer this mixture to a large bowl.

2. Stir in the remaining dry ingredients, including the almond flour, sweetener, collagen powder, and baking powder. Then add the melted butter, egg, and the extracts. Stir in the chopped nuts.

3. Press the mixture into a 9×9-inch metal baking pan and sprinkle the chocolate chips overtop. Press the chips into the bars lightly.

4. Bake until the edges are golden brown. The center should still be fairly soft but it will continue to firm up as they cool.

A stack of keto breakfast bars on a white table with strawberries in the background.

Recipe Tips and FAQ

TIP: Unless otherwise specified, always bake bars like this in a metal pan. Glass and ceramic pans don’t conduct heat as efficiently and they will take quite a bit longer to bake through properly.

Can you eat granola bars on keto?

Most granola bars are not keto friendly, but these breakfast bars have a similar texture. You can certainly use them as a delicious and healthy granola bar replacement.

What can you substitute for the coconut?

If you’re really not a coconut fan, try using another ¾ cup of the sliced almonds. It should give you a similar result.

Is there a sub for the collagen?

Collagen protein powder (aka collagen peptides) helps bind the bars and adds a chewier texture. Other protein powders may work but they will likely make the bars more cake-like.

How do you make them dairy-free?

Swap melted coconut oil in for the butter for dairy-free keto breakfast bars.

Two keto breakfast bars on a white plate over a striped napkin.

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Keto Banana Breakfast Bars

These easy keto breakfast bars have a sweet banana flavor and a tender, oatmeal-like texture. They're packed full of healthy nuts, seeds, protein, and fiber to really satisfy.

4.91 from 22 votes

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: keto breakfast bars

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: bars

Calories: 243kcal

Ingredients

¾ cup flaked coconut
¾ cup sliced almonds
½ cup hemp seeds
1 ½ cups almond flour
⅔ cup Swerve Brown
⅓ cup collagen protein powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon banana extract
⅓ cup chopped nuts (optional)
¼ cup sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9×9-inch metal baking pan.
In a food processor, combine the coconut, sliced almonds, and hemp seeds. Pulse until the mixture resembles oat flakes. Transfer to a large bowl.
Stir in the almond flour, sweetener, collagen protein, and baking powder. Then add the butter, egg, and extract until the mixture comes together. Stir in the chopped nuts, if using.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan. Top with chocolate chips, if using, and press to adhere. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the bars are still soft in the middle.
Let cool completely in the pan, as they will continue to firm up as they cool. Then cut into 16 bars.

Notes

Storage Information

Store the bars on the counter in a covered container for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze them for 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Banana Breakfast Bars

Amount Per Serving (1 bar)

Calories 243 Calories from Fat 178

% Daily Value*

Fat 19.8g30%

Carbohydrates 6.8g2%

Fiber 3.9g16%

Protein 10.2g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Keto Banana Breakfast Bars

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Ingredients you need

Step by Step Instructions

Recipe Tips and FAQ

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