Homemade Granola Bars with Nuts

Roast the peanuts in a dry pan for about 10 minutes to make them easier to peel.

Chop the peeled peanuts, walnuts and almonds with a knife. Cut them into pieces, not into crumbs.

Mix oatmeal with chopped nuts and sunflower seeds. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and dry in a preheated 170° oven for about 10 minutes. Stir the mixture to ensure even baking and prevent burning.

Remove the pits from the dates and chop them as finely as possible.

Put ripe bananas in a blender and puree until smooth.

Add honey, cinnamon, vanilla, a pinch of salt, and chopped dates to the banana puree. Blend for several minutes until smooth.

Pour the dried oatmeal with nuts into a deep bowl and let it cool. Pour the banana mixture over it, sprinkle with lemon juice and mix well. You should get a thick, moist mass.

Spread the prepared mixture on a baking sheet lined with foil. Distribute evenly and level it, pressing with your hands. Form a rectangular layer approximately 1.5 cm thick.

Score the future bars with a knife to make them easier to cut after baking.

Bake in a preheated 180° oven for about 20 minutes. Monitor the readiness and firmness of the bars.

Let the layer cool, then cut into bars along the marked lines.