3/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 c. flour (white or whole wheat)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. mashed banana
1 3/4 c. oatmeal, uncooked

Cream shortening with sugar and then add the egg and mix well. Mix flour, soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Add to creamed mixture and blend until smooth. Add mashed banana and oatmeal. Blend. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

Optional Additions: Raisins, nuts, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, grated orange peel, etc.