1 c. sugar
1 c. mashed ripe banana (about 3 med. bananas)
1/2 c. oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. oats, uncooked
1 c. shredded carrot (about 3 med. carrots)
1/3 c. chopped nuts, if desired

Grease 9 inch square baking pan. Beat together sugar, banana and oil; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add combined flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; mix well. Stir in oats and carrots.

Pour into prepared pan; sprinkle with nuts. Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 10 to 12 servings.