Banana Oatmeal Loaf

1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup regular oats
1 cup banana, mashed
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs, beaten
cooking spray


1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
Combine flour and the next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl, 
stirring well with a whisk.  Stir in oats.

3. Combine mashed banana, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and eggs; add to flour
mixture.  Stir until moist.

4. Spoon batter into an 8 X 4 inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at
350 for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 15 mins in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan.  


Makes 1 loaf.