Baked Oatmeal Squares
Sliceable baked oats that reheat beautifully. No added sugar, still satisfying, and not dry.
Timing note: 45 mins
Baked Oatmeal Squares
Sliceable baked oats that reheat beautifully. No added sugar, still satisfying, and not dry.
Timing note: 45 mins
The 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
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
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The Method
PREHEAT
Heat oven to 350F (177C). Grease an 8x8-inch pan.
A greased pan ensures clean slices and prevents sticking. • Pan evenly greased
MIX
Whisk milk (2 cups), mashed banana, eggs (2 whole), melted butter (3 tbsp), cinnamon (2 tsp), and salt until smooth.
Mix wet ingredients first so oats hydrate evenly. • Smooth batter with banana specks • Warm cinnamon-banana aroma
No egg streaks; mixture uniform
STIR
Stir in oats until fully coated. Let sit 5 minutes to hydrate.
Short hydration prevents dry centers after baking. • Mixture thickens slightly
Oats begin absorbing liquid
BAKE
Time-sensitivePrep aheadPour into the pan and bake 28-32 minutes until set but still moist in the center.
Overbaking is the dryness culprit—pull when set, not when bone-dry. • No wet batter when pressed lightly; minimal jiggle • Toasty oats aroma
Center set with slight softness; edges lightly browned
COOL
Prep aheadCool 15 minutes before slicing into squares.
Cooling sets structure for sliceable squares. • Clean edges when sliced
Squares hold shape when cut
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