These banana bread jam bars are a morning treat! They're naturally sweetened with dates, AND this recipe allows you to make your own raspberry jam to top. They are perfectly fluffy, moist, and not too sweet. The perfect way to start the morning!

Meal Prep Breakfast

I love a good meal prep breakfast. 1. It allows me to bake something, which I love to destress through baking. And 2. I get to wake up to a bakery esque treat for breakfast. These bars can last in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Making Your Own Jam

Did you know you can have homemade jam in 10 minutes??! This raspberry chia jam is so simple, with only 5 ingredients (one of them being water)! The chia seeds add omega-3 fatty acids and some protein to the jam (as well as a fun texture). The maple syrup makes it refined sugar-free. The lemon is there to add some citrus and balance out the sweetness from the raspberry.

Once you've made the jam, allow it to cool for a few minutes before topping then swirling on the base of the banana bread bars.

Why Refined Sugar-Free

It’s no secret that refined sugar, while delicious, isn’t the best for our health, especially when consumed frequently. It can spike blood sugar levels, lead to weight gain, and even affect your mood. That’s why these banana bread jam bars (and most of my breakfasts) are crafted without it. I think you can still get the sugar flavor with using refined-sugar free alternatives like dates!

Refined sugar is essentially sugar that has been processed to remove the molasses, resulting in a finer grain. It’s everywhere in our diets, from sodas to store-bought desserts. But fear not, my sweet-toothed friends, there are alternatives like maple syrup and coconut sugar that are refined sugar free. These natural sweeteners not only provide a rich depth of flavor but also retain some nutritional benefits.

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Banana Bread Jam Bars

These vegan and gluten-free banana bread jam bars are the perfect bakery staple to make as a weekly breakfast meal prep.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Course Breakfast

Servings 9

Ingredients

2 Cups Rolled Oats
1 Cup Dates pitted
3 Ripe Bananas
⅓ Cup nut butter of choice I used peanut butter
⅓ Cup non-dairy milk
1 ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
½ teaspoon salt

Raspberry Chia Jam

1 Cup Frozen Raspberries
2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ lemon juiced
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Preheat to 350F.
Soak your dates in hot water for 5 minutes then drain.
Add oats to food processor and process until it like a flour. Add all other ingredients (besides jam ingredients) to the food processor/blender and process until smooth
In a pan, mix all of the jam ingredients together on a stove top. First start with defrosting the raspberries on a medium heat pan then add the other elements until everything is incorporated.
Transfer the oat banana mixture to a lined baking tray. Add the raspberry jam on top and swirl.
Bake for 50 minutes then cool for 10-20 minutes. Enjoy!
It can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe. Don't forget to rate and review below! And if you're looking for another delicious meal prep breakfast, check out my chocolate chip muffin recipe!