Baked Banana Oatmeal Squares Recipe

The useful part

1
Heat the oven to 375°F and line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment.
2
Whisk the bananas, eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the oats and walnuts.
3
Spread the mixture into the dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the center is set.
4
Cool completely, cut into eight squares, and pack two squares per serving.

Work with what you have

Easy substitutions

Use the closest swap that fits what you have and how you plan to pack it.

two flax eggs made with 2 tablespoons ground flax and 5 tablespoons water

pecans or pumpkin seeds

Make the next meal easier

Warm a square and top it with yogurt or nut butter when breakfast needs more staying power.

Cool portions before sealing. Refrigerate what you will eat within 3 days and freeze the rest in dated containers.

Reheat one or two squares for 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave. Thaw frozen squares overnight first.

For cooling, storing, and reheating details, use the USDA references below.