Banana toffee slice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly spray a 19cm square baking tin with oil. Line base and 2 sides with baking paper.
2. Place dates, bicarbonate of soda and 2 tablespoons boiling water in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring, over low heat for 2 minutes or until smooth. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
3. Place 2 bananas in a large bowl and mash until smooth. Add eggs and date mixture and whisk to combine. Fold in flour and cinnamon.
4. Place crisp bars in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on High (100%) for 1 minute. Stir for 30 seconds (do not let mixture harden).
5. Press bar mixture firmly over base of prepared tin. Pour banana mixture over prepared base in tin and smooth surface with the back of a spoon.
6. Place caramel in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Spoon dollops of caramel over top of banana mixture. Thinly slice remaining banana lengthways. Top banana mixture with banana slices.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and just firm to touch. Set slice aside in tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool. Cut into 10 slices to serve. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.