Oatmeal Cookie Oatmeal

• 1/2 cup quick cooking or Old Fashioned oats
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 handful of raisins
• 8 to 10 walnuts
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 medium ripe banana - thinly sliced (optional)