Carrot and Banana Oat Bake

Ingredients:
160g banana (about 1 large banana), mashed

200g instant

110g carrots, finely grated

150g dried fruits (such as raisins, dates, or apricots), chopped2 tablespoons shelled sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

120ml milk (or water or orange juice for a different flavor)

0.5 teaspoon baking soda

0.5 teaspoon baking powder

Lemon zest (or spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom) to taste

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
Prepare the Carrot and Banana Mixture
In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
Add the finely grated carrots and mix well.
Add Dry Ingredients
Add the instant chopped dried fruits, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and lemon zest or spices to the bowl. Stir until well combined.
Incorporate Liquid Ingredients

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