Oat and dried fruit flapjacks

Step 1
Pre-heat the oven to 160^oC. Line a 20cm x 20cm slice tray with baking paper.

Step 2
Place dates in a bowl and just cover with boiling water. Leave to soak for 5 minutes.

Step 3
Place the dates along with the water into a blender and process until smooth.

Step 4
Heat the margarine, honey or maple syrup in a small pan until melted.

Step 5
Add the mashed banana, apple and 100ml hot water to the margarine mixture and mix. Add the processed dates and mix again.

Step 6
Place the oats, dried fruit and seeds into a large mixing bowl.

Step 7
Pour in the wet mixture and stir until combined.

Step 8
Tip into the slice tray and level the surface.

Step 9
Bake for 55 minutes or until golden.

Step 10
Leave in the tin to cool, then cut into 16 bars.