•INGREDIENTS:
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (your choice of walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.)
1 tablespoon sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1 banana, mashed
1/2 cup oatmeal (additional)
•Directions:
Preparing the Mixture:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of oatmeal, 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of sunflower seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix well.
Prepare the Fruits:
Peel and chop the apple into small pieces.
In a separate bowl, mash the banana with a fork.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
Add the chopped apple and mashed banana to the dry ingredients.
Add the 1 tablespoon of sweetener and mix everything thoroughly.
Add the additional 1/2 cup of oatmeal to help bind the mixture.
Baking the Oatmeal:
Prepare the Baking Dish:
Lightly grease a baking dish with a bit of oil or line it with parchment paper.
Bake the Oatmeal:
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is set.
Serving:
Serve the Baked Oatmeal:
Allow the baked oatmeal to cool slightly before slicing it into squares or bars.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
