Easy Blender Oatmeal Breakfast Bars for Toddlers

These easy blender oatmeal breakfast bars are one of my favorite breakfasts to make for the kids! They’re soft, easy to hold, and made with oats, bananas, peanut butter, eggs, blueberries, and pure maple syrup. Everything goes right into the blender, so they’re especially easy to throw together on busy mornings.

I started making these when my oldest was a toddler, and they quickly became a regular in our house. I used to call them our “mommy and me breakfast bars” because I loved them just as much as he did! He would happily eat three or four at a time, usually with scrambled eggs and broccoli on the side.

They’re also incredibly easy to customize with whatever you have on hand. Switch up the fruit, add chocolate chips, change the nut butter, or make a batch ahead for busy mornings and snacks.

Ingredients for Blender Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Bananas: Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and a soft, moist texture. The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bars will be.

Pure Maple Syrup: Adds a little extra sweetness without using refined sugar.

Milk: Use whatever milk your family normally drinks. Whole milk or your favorite nondairy milk will work.

Ground Cinnamon: Adds a warm cinnamon flavor that pairs perfectly with the bananas and blueberries.

Baking Powder: Helps give the bars a little lift as they bake.

Oats: The base of the bars. Since everything gets blended together, the oats create a soft baked oatmeal texture.

Eggs: Help bind everything together and give the bars structure.

Peanut Butter: Adds creaminess and a nutty flavor. Sunflower seed butter is a great option if you need these to be nut free.

Blueberries: I add these after blending so you still get little bursts of blueberry throughout the bars. Fresh or frozen can work.

One of the reasons I’ve made these so many times is that they’re incredibly forgiving. Once you know the basic recipe, it’s easy to switch up the fruit, nut butter, or mix ins depending on what you have in the kitchen.

How to Make Blender Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Step One: Prep the Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10 × 10 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.

Step Two: Blend the Batter
Add the bananas, maple syrup, milk, cinnamon, baking powder, oats, eggs, and peanut butter to a blender. Blend until the batter is smooth and creamy.

Step Three: Add the Blueberries
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the blueberries over the top.

Step Four: Bake
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the bars are set in the center and lightly golden around the edges.

Step Five: Cool and Slice
Let the bars cool before slicing. This gives them time to set and makes them much easier to cut into individual bars.

These are one of my favorite breakfasts to have ready for busy mornings. They’re soft, easy for little hands to hold, and just as good for an afternoon snack or packed for a day out. I love mine with a little extra peanut butter on top, and the kids love the bursts of blueberry!

How to Store Blender Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Store the oatmeal breakfast bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. I love making a batch ahead of time so we have an easy breakfast or snack ready to grab throughout the week.

To reheat: Warm an individual bar in the microwave for a few seconds, or enjoy it chilled or at room temperature.

To freeze: Let the bars cool completely, then store them in a freezer safe container or bag. I like freezing them individually so I can pull out just what we need. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Why You’ll Love These Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Easy to make: Everything goes straight into the blender, so prep and cleanup are simple.

Soft texture: The bars bake up soft and easy to hold, which is one reason they worked so well for us during the toddler years.

Great for meal prep: Make a batch ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator for busy mornings and snack time.

Naturally sweet: Ripe bananas and pure maple syrup give the bars plenty of sweetness.

Easy to customize: Change the berries, swap the peanut butter, add chocolate chips, or experiment with different fruits and spices.

Perfect for little hands: Once sliced, they’re easy for kids to pick up and eat on their own.

Freezer friendly: Make an extra batch and freeze some for another week.

Easy Ingredient Swaps

These blender oatmeal breakfast bars are really easy to customize. Just keep in mind that substitutions can change the sweetness, moisture, and texture slightly, so you may need to experiment depending on what you use.

Bananas: Pumpkin puree has been successfully used by one of my readers! Applesauce or sweet potato puree are other options to experiment with, although they may change the texture and sweetness.

Peanut Butter: Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter. Sunflower butter is my favorite swap if you need a nut free option for school.

Milk: Whole milk or your favorite nondairy milk can be used.

Blueberries: Try raspberries, chopped strawberries, blackberries, raisins, or even chocolate chips. Frozen fruit is great here too.

Cinnamon: Swap it for pumpkin pie spice, add a little nutmeg, or leave it out.

Oats: Rolled oats or quick oats can be used since everything gets blended. Your current post actually already says either works.

We are going on an 11-plus-hour road trip next month, and I’ll pack a bunch of these for our travel day. I will also attempt to find a cute park along the way so we can get out and move our legs, have lunch, and swing!

Here are some reasons why these blueberry blender breakfast oatmeal bars are healthy:

1. Made with whole ingredients: These bars are made with oats, bananas, blueberries, and peanut butter. These ingredients provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are important for overall health.
2. Low in added sugar: The bars are sweetened naturally with bananas and maple syrup, which are healthier alternatives to refined sugar.
3. High in fiber: The oats in these bars are an excellent source of fiber, which can help regulate digestion, promote heart health, and keep you feeling full and satisfied.
4. Good source of protein: The peanut butter and eggs in these bars provide protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues and for maintaining healthy bones and muscles.
5. Rich in antioxidants: Blueberries are a rich source of antioxidants, which can help protect the body against damage from free radicals and reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.
6. Customizable: These bars are customizable, which means you can add extra nutrients like chia seeds, flax seeds, or protein powder to make them even healthier. 
7. Easy to make: These bars are easy to make and can be prepared in advance, which can save time and make healthy eating more convenient.

More Easy Breakfast Recipes

If you’re looking for more easy breakfast ideas to make for the family, here are a few more of our favorites!

Protein Cottage Cheese Pancakes (20g Protein Per Pancake)
4 Ingredient Cottage Cheese Protein Blender Muffins
Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bites (Kid-Approved!)
Maple Sausage, Egg, & Potato Hash Breakfast Recipe
Baked Chocolate Chip Blender Oatmeal Bars
Meal Prep Breakfast Sandwiches | Easy On-The-Go Recipe!

I hope these blender oatmeal breakfast bars become a favorite in your house too! I started making them when my oldest was a toddler, and I love that they’re still such an easy recipe to have on hand for busy mornings, snack time, or days when we’re heading out the door. They’re simple to make, easy to customize, and just as good for the grown ups as they are for the kids. If you make them, leave a comment and rating below and let me know what mix ins your family tried. I always love hearing how you make my recipes your own!