Ingredients

2 bananas
1 cup dates
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp Vanilla extract
8 cups of rolled oats (not instant)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

2. If the dates are hard, soak in hot water to soften.  Puree the bananas and dates in a food processor or blender. Add 1/2 cup of hot water, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon; mix well.

3. Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl, add oatmeal and mix well.

4.Spread onto large baking sheets and bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours stirring frequently. Cook longer for crunchier if desired.