3 med.-sized ripe bananas (1 1/2 c.)
1/3 c. peanut oil or safflower oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. rolled oats
1/2 c. uncooked oat bran for creamy style hot cereal
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped mixed dried fruits (such as dates, apricots and raisins)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or almonds

Grease 2 large cookie sheet. Mash bananas until smooth. Stir in oil, vanilla and salt. Add oats, oat bran, mixed fruits and nuts. Stir well. Drop by rounded tablespoonsful onto cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake until edges are lightly browned at 350 degrees about 20-25 minutes. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.