Baked Steel-Cut Oats

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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.