Banana Pecan Granola Bars

Energy-boost snack - that keeps you going!

Yields 15 bars

• 1-1/2 cups regular oat flakes
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1 cup dried fruits (figs, currants or Goji berries)
• 3  ripe bananas
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 175 °C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, pecan nuts, sesame seeds and coconut flakes. Stir in allspice and cinnamon. Add dried fruit and stir until well and evenly mixed. Make sure the dried fruit do not stick together in big batches.

In another bowl, combine coconut oil, mashed banana and vanilla extract. Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

Spread the batter evenly onto the baking sheet, about ½ inch to 3/4 inch high.

Alternatively, use a large cookie cutter and press spoonfuls of the batter into it. Remove cookie cutter.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until the edges get golden brown. The granola bars tend to get brown at the bottom first. Make sure not to burn them. Let them cool completely, store in airtight container and keep in the fridge.