Oat Bake

(Can be made the day before.
Let cool & refrigerate overnight.
Warm up in the morning.)

Preheat oven at 350º
Put:
2 1/3 c sliced ripe bananas
(or 1 1/4 c mashed)
2/3 c pitted dates
3/4 t salt
2 c water
in a blender & blend for 30 sec.

Pour in a 9x13 glass pan.

Add to the pan:
3 c rolled oats
1/2 - 3/4 c pecans
1/4 c unsweetened shredded
coconut or flakes
3 c water
& stir.

Top with:
1/4 c pecans
1/4 c unsweetened shredded
coconut or flakes
Bake uncovered at 350º for 1 hr.

Cut into rectangles & serve
or cool down & refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days
or freeze.

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