Banana Oatmeal Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup soft butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
3 -4 ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups raw quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup nuts (optional) or 3/4 cup dried fruit (optional)

Preparation

Combine flour, salt, soda and spices and set aside.
In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and egg until fluffy.
Add bananas and vanilla beat until smooth.
Gradually stir in flour mixture and oats until well combined.
If using fruit or nuts, add them now.
Pour into a grease 9x13 baking pan.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for about 25 minutes or until golden.