Mandarin Orange Jell-O Salad

(Aunt Peg) 12 oz cool whip
1 pint cottage cheese
1 small can crushed pineapple, drained
3 oz package orange Jell-O
11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
sliced bananas, optional

Stir cool whip, cottage cheese, and jell-o together. Mix well and then fold in fruit.