Banana Whole Grain Bars

 Ingredients:

	1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
	1 large egg
	1/2 cup light butter OR applesauce OR pureed prunes
	2/3 cup packed brown sugar or brown sugar substitute
	1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
	1 teasp cinnamon
	1/2 teasp ginger
	1/4 teasp allspice
	1/4 teasp nutmeg
	1/4 teasp salt (optional)
	2/3 (or 1/3) cup raisins
	2/3 (or 1/3) cup chopped pecans or almonds
	2 cups oatmeal

Instructions:
	Heat oven to 350'. Lightly spray 9x9 or 7x10 pan with cooking spray. Beat together banana, egg, sugar and oil (or substitute). Add flour and spices and beat just until blended. Stir in oats, raisins and nuts. Spread evenly in pan and bake 20-25 minutes at 350'. Cool completely and cut into bars.
	These become more moist if stored in airtight container overnight. They keep well for several days.