3/4 c. butter
1/2 c. oatmeal
4 tsp. artificial sweetener
1 egg
2 sm. bananas, mashed
1 c. chopped dates or raisins
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Pour boiling water over dates. Let set to cool; then drain. Brown oatmeal in oven on cookie sheet. Cream butter. Add egg and sweetener. Beat well. Add combined ingredients (oatmeal, flour, soda, spices and nuts). Add remaining ingredients (bananas and dates); mix well. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 15 minutes.