Baked Steel-Cut Oats

Step 1
Combine water, oats, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, to desired chewiness, 10 to 20 minutes. Drain cooked oats in a colander and place them into a bowl.

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch pie pan.

Step 3
Whisk milk, egg, and maple syrup together in a bowl until frothy. Stir egg mixture into oats. Fold in dried fruit, nuts, canola oil, and cinnamon until batter is combined and pour into the prepared pan.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and oatmeal has no liquid on top, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.