
Sunny Eggy Oat Squares with Banana Dice
Soft baked egg-oat squares with tiny banana pieces and a hint of cinnamon for an easy finger-food breakfast.
Ingredients(6)
- 3 tbsp quick oats
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk (breast milk, formula, or cow's milk as appropriate)
- 1/4 small ripe banana, finely diced
- 1 tbsp plain yogurt
- 1 small pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions(8 steps)
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C and lightly oil a small oven-safe dish (2 min)
- 2
Whisk egg and milk in a small bowl until smooth (2 min)
- 3
Stir in oats, yogurt, and cinnamon to form a loose batter (2 min)
- 4
Fold in finely diced banana, mixing evenly (1 min)
- 5
Pour mixture into dish, spread to about 1–1.5 cm thick (1 min)
- 6
Bake until set and just springy in the center (12 min)
- 7
Cool completely, then cut into soft bite-size strips or small squares (5 min)
- 8
Serve a few pieces on tray (1 min)
Nutritional Highlights
- -Protein from egg
- -Iron for development
- -Potassium from banana
Age Appropriateness
The soft, egg-bound oats and tiny banana pieces are easy to mash with gums, promote self-feeding, and provide balanced protein.
Introduction Tip
Offer just a few small squares at first and let your baby explore with their hands.