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1/2 c. oil (not olive oil)
3/4 c. honey, molasses or brown sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. water
1 ripe banana, smashed
1 c. flour (wheat or white)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. uncooked Quaker oatmeal
1 c. dates, or raisins or 1/2 c. of each
1/2 c. nuts or sunflower seeds, chopped

Beat oil and honey together. Then egg, vanilla and water; mix well. Stir in banana until blended. Add remaining ingredients, mixing gently. Drop dough by tablespoonful onto greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Remove from baking sheet A.S.A.P.

Note: If using brown sugar increase water to 1/3 cup.

 

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