Sunny Eggy Oat Squares with Banana Dice
By the GreenSpoon Kids kitchen
Soft baked egg-oat squares with tiny banana pieces and a hint of cinnamon for an easy finger-food breakfast.
These sunny eggy oat squares are a soft, baked breakfast you can cut into little finger-food pieces, made with egg, oats, banana, and a hint of cinnamon. You whisk a quick batter, bake it until just set, and slice it into soft squares a 10 to 12 month old can pick up. It is a great make-ahead option: bake once, and you have a few mornings of easy, grab-and-go breakfast sorted.
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.
Why this works
At 10 to 12 months, babies are working on the pincer grasp, and these soft squares are an ideal size and texture to practice with. Baking the egg-and-oat batter sets it into a tender, sliceable square that holds together in a little fist rather than falling apart, while staying soft enough to gum. The banana adds natural sweetness with no added sugar, and a spoonful of yogurt keeps the crumb moist. Because they bake in a batch and keep well, they turn a baby-led breakfast into something genuinely doable on a busy morning.
Variations and swaps
- Use breast milk, formula, or cow's milk as appropriate for your baby in the batter.
- Swap the banana for grated apple, mashed pear, or a few finely chopped soft berries.
- Stir in a little grated cheese for a savory version.
- Make it dairy-free with a dairy-free milk and yogurt.
- Cut the squares smaller or into strips depending on what your baby grips best.
Make ahead and storage
These are a great make-ahead. Keep cooled squares covered in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 1 month. Reheat a square gently until warmed through, then check the temperature and cool to lukewarm before serving. Because they hold their shape, they also pack well for breakfast or snack on the go.
What to serve with it
Serve a few squares warm or at room temperature, alongside some soft fruit. Offer just two or three at a time so the tray stays manageable, and let your baby pick them up themselves. Sit your baby upright, stay within arm's reach, and expect a happily messy face.
Common questions
Is the egg fully cooked when baked like this?
Yes. Bake until the center is set and just springy with no wet egg, which means it is fully cooked through as it should be for a baby. A thin layer bakes quickly and evenly, so it is set in about 12 minutes.
My baby has not had egg before. How should I introduce it?
Egg is a common allergen best introduced early, from around 6 months. Offer a little plain cooked egg on its own first and watch for any reaction over a few hours before making these. If there is a family history of allergy or your baby has eczema, check with your pediatrician first.
Can I freeze these?
Yes, they freeze well, which is part of what makes them so handy. Freeze the cooled squares, then reheat from frozen or thawed until piping hot and cool to a safe temperature before serving. A batch can cover several breakfasts.
Are these safe for a baby just starting finger foods?
They are designed for it, but always serve them soft and in baby-sized pieces, cut a square smaller if it seems large, sit your baby upright, and stay within reach. The soft, sliceable texture is gentle on gums with no teeth needed.
Parent guide
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