Banana Fig Bread

1/2 cup Solid Vegetable Shortening

3/4 cup Sugar

2 Eggs

2 Ripe Bananas, mashed

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 cup Flour

1/4 cup Flax Seed Meal

Pinch of Cinnamon and Nutmeg

1/2 cup Figs, thinly sliced

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Oil and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.

Using electric mixer, cream the shortening and sugar.  With the mixer running, add the eggs one at a time.  Add the banana and mix well.  Add all the dry ingredients and sliced figs and mix well. 

Pour the dough into the prepared pan.  Bake for about one hour, until the bread is golden brown.

*Goes well with Hot Tea or Coffee...

Flax Seed Meal is rich in fiber, lignans, and Omega-3 fats.