These Lemon Cream Oat Squares are soft, light, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Made with simple ingredients like oats, eggs, and milk, they create a naturally sweet and creamy texture that’s perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a light dessert.
The lemon juice and zest add a refreshing citrus taste, while the oats make them filling and wholesome. They’re easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: 35–40 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
2 eggs
½ cup milk
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Blend the Oats
For a smoother texture, blend rolled oats in a blender until they become oat flour. This step is optional but recommended.
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in oats and baking powder. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Bake
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
Cool and Slice
Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
Serve
Serve warm or chilled. Optionally dust with powdered sugar and top with berries.
Tips for Best Results
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
Let cool slightly before cutting for cleaner slices
Add berries to the batter for extra flavor
Storage
Store in refrigerator up to 4 days
Great for meal prep breakfast
Can be frozen up to 1 month
Approximate Nutrition (Per Square)
Calories: 120–150
Protein: 4–5g
Carbs: 18–22g
Fat: 3–4g
