2 c. mashed bananas
1 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. oil
2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix bananas, dates, and oil. Add oats, nuts, salt, and vanilla, mixing lightly. Let stand a few minutes. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased sheets. Bake 25 minutes.

Yield: 3 1/2 dozen. Diabetic exchange: 2 cookies = 1/2 fruit, 1/2 bread, 1 fat.