Baked Oatmeal Squares
Sliceable baked oats that reheat beautifully. No added sugar, still satisfying, and not dry.
45 min total, minimal dishes, leftovers hold 3 days
Timing: 45 mins
Baked Oatmeal Squares
Sliceable baked oats that reheat beautifully. No added sugar, still satisfying, and not dry.
45 min total, minimal dishes, leftovers hold 3 days
Timing: 45 mins
Key move
Bake just until set and still moist--carryover finishes it, and overbaking is what makes baked oats dry.
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The Setup
- Baking Pan8x8-inch
- Whisk
The Mise en Place
5 of 7Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/1)
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The Pantry (0/1)
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My squares came out dry.
Ah, a little dry, you say? That usually means they spent a minute too long in the oven, or our bananas weren't quite ripe enough to add that natural moisture. Next time, try pullin…
The center still seems a bit unset.
No problem, that's an easy fix. Just give them a little more time in the oven, maybe another 3-5 minutes. The key is also letting them cool completely before slicing; that carryove…
Chef's Notes
Refrigerate up to 5 days. Reheat 20–30 seconds in microwave or warm in a toaster oven.
Watch the Technique
Video source: YouTube
The Method
PREHEAT
Heat oven to 350F (177C). Grease an 8x8-inch pan.
Uneven release: Skipping corners or sides of the pan will cause the oatmeal to tear when lifting out squares.
Oven preheated; pan evenly greased
MIX
Whisk milk (2 cups), mashed banana, eggs (2 whole), melted butter (3 tbsp), cinnamon (2 tsp), and salt until smooth.
Incomplete Emulsification: Failing to fully incorporate the eggs leads to uneven texture and pockets of cooked egg in the final bake.
No egg streaks; mixture uniform
STIR
Stir in oats until fully coated. Let sit 5 minutes to hydrate.
Insufficient hydration: Skipping the rest time results in a grainy, uneven texture in the final bake.
Oats begin absorbing liquid; mixture thickens slightly
BAKE
Time-sensitivePrep aheadPour into the pan and bake 28-32 minutes until set but still moist in the center.
Carryover Overcooking: The squares continue to cook in the hot pan after removal. Pulling them when bone-dry results in a chalky texture.
Center set with slight softness; edges lightly browned
COOL
Prep aheadCool 15 minutes before slicing into squares.
Premature slicing: Cutting too early causes the squares to crumble and lose their structural integrity.
Squares hold shape when cut
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