"A good for you cookie!" -- Submitted by Jenny Mason.

Banana Date Oat Cookies

3 large bananas, mashed

1 cup chopped dates

2 cups rolled oats

1/3 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the bananas, oats, dates, oil and vanilla. Mix well and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a non-stick cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until browned. Cool on wire rack. Store in air-tight container.

Makes 3 dozen.