Vegan Protein Banana Oat Breakfast Squares
Vegan Protein Banana Oat Breakfast Squares
Chewy baked oatmeal squares with banana, chocolate chips and a full scoop of plant protein — fully vegan, meal-prep friendly, 40 minutes
These protein banana oat squares are breakfast meal prep at its best. Chewy baked oats, sweet banana, melty chocolate chips — and 12g of plant protein per square to actually keep you full.
Ten minutes of mixing, 30 minutes in the oven, and you've got grab-and-go breakfasts for days.
Why you'll love these breakfast squares
- 12g plant protein per square — breakfast that actually fills you up
- Chewy baked oats with banana and melty chocolate chips
- 10 minutes of mixing, one bowl, one pan
- Meal-prep friendly — grab one and go all week
- Fully vegan with pantry staples
- Kid-approved — they taste like a treat, fuel like breakfast
Health notes
- Oats: Beta-glucan fiber for steady energy and heart health.
- Banana: Natural sweetness and potassium — the riper, the sweeter.
- Plant protein powder: The 12g of protein that makes these a real breakfast.
- Peanut butter: Healthy fats and staying power in every bite.
- Dark chocolate chips: Antioxidant-rich — and they make everything better.
Key element — cool fully before slicing
Hot baked oats are fragile. Give the pan a full 20 minutes to cool and set — that's what turns a soft slab into clean, sturdy grab-and-go squares that survive a lunchbox.
Ingredients
Wet
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¾ cup oat milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry
- 2½ cups rolled oats
- 2 scoops (about 60g) vegan vanilla protein powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Topping & swaps
- 1 banana, sliced, for the top
- Almond butter: Swaps 1:1 for peanut butter.
- Gluten-free: Certified GF oats + GF protein powder.
- No protein powder: Replace with ½ cup extra oats + 2 Tbsp ground flax — protein drops to ~7g per square.
- Berries: Swap the chocolate chips for blueberries — fresher, lighter.
Instructions
| 1 | Heat and prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment, leaving overhang for lifting. |
| 2 | Mix the wet. In a large bowl, mash the bananas, then whisk in the peanut butter, oat milk, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth. |
| 3 | Mix the dry. In a second bowl, stir the oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Break up any protein powder lumps — they don't dissolve in the oven. |
| 4 | Combine. Pour the dry into the wet and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. The batter will be thick — that's correct. |
| 5 | Top and bake. Spread evenly in the prepared pan, arrange the banana slices on top, and scatter a few extra chocolate chips. Bake 28–32 minutes until golden and set in the center. |
| 6 | Cool and slice. Cool in the pan for a full 20 minutes — this is what makes clean squares. Lift out with the parchment and cut into 9. |
Pro tips
- The spottier the bananas, the sweeter the squares — brown is perfect.
- Sift or whisk the protein powder well; dry lumps stay dry.
- Don't overbake — the center should look just set, not dry.
- Cool the full 20 minutes. Slicing hot = crumbly squares.
- Warm a square 15 seconds in the microwave for melty-chip mornings.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 |
| Protein | 12g |
| Net carbohydrates | 36g |
| Total carbohydrates | 41g |
| Fiber | 5g |
| Total fat | 10g |
| Sodium | 180mg |
Estimates based on rolled oats, bananas, vegan protein powder, peanut butter and dark chocolate chips. Exact macros vary with brands and portions.
Variations
Blueberry
Swap the chocolate chips for a cup of blueberries — bright, juicy, lighter.
Apple cinnamon
Diced apple + extra cinnamon + walnuts — autumn in a square.
Chocolate PB
Chocolate protein powder + extra PB swirled on top — dessert for breakfast.
Carrot cake
Grated carrot, raisins, walnuts and extra cinnamon — the sneaky-vegetable edition.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Room temperature | Up to 2 days | Wrap individually or cover the pan |
| Refrigerator | Up to 5 days | The meal-prep move — grab and go all week |
| Freezer | Up to 2 months | Wrap individually; thaw overnight or microwave 30 seconds |
FAQ
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5 quick questions about these breakfast squares
1. Protein per square?
2. Net carbs per square?
3. How long does the whole recipe take?
4. What's the key to clean, sturdy squares?
5. What gives these squares their protein?
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