Brazilian Banana Energy Pie

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).

Next, place the bottom of a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat and sprinkle 3 tablespoons of brown sugar onto it. Allow the sugar to melt, then stir in water until it is completely dissolved.

Continue heating the mixture to a temperature between 234 and 240 degrees Fahrenheit (112 to 116 degrees Celsius), or until you perform the 'oft ball test'. To do this, drop a small amount of syrup into cold water and observe how it behaves - if it forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water, you have reached the correct consistency.

Pour this syrup into a round baking dish or deep dish pie plate and spread it evenly to coat the bottom.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of brown sugar, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, and oats. Using your hands, mix in the margarine until you achieve a crumbly dough.

Create a layer of bananas on top of the melted sugar, then sprinkle half of this dough mixture over them. Press down gently to ensure it adheres evenly.

Add a layer of bananas on top, followed by the remaining dough mixture. Sprinkle with about half of the cinnamon to add flavor.

Finally, spread the remaining dough mixture evenly over the bananas and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon to complete the pie.

Bake this delicious creation in your preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the pie topping is toasted and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.