By Faye MacGregor

Banana & Sesame Oatmeal Slice

Ingredients

2 very ripe All Good fair trade bananas - roughly mashed

4 tablespoons maple syrup (could also use honey)

1/4 cup sesame seeds

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 cup melted coconut oil

2 cups whole oats

1/4 cup linseeds

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon good quality vanilla extract

Additional sesame seeds for sprinkling

Tip: you can add in a ½ cup of raisins, sultanas or finely chopped apricots as a yummy variation

Method

Makes 10-12 pieces

Preheat oven to 180 degrees.

Place banana, butter, honey, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds into a food processor.

Blitz until you have a rough puree.Add the remaining ingredients and process for two minutes until thoroughly mixed.

Place the batter into a small slice tin and use a spatula to smooth the surface.

Sprinkle liberally with sesame seeds.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly golden. Wait 1 hour before cutting.

Slice will keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Can be frozen for up to 2 months.