Banana Apple Bread with Toasted Hazelunts

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 Green Apple, peeled and shredded

1/2 cup Toasted Hazelnuts, chopped

Preheat an 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, mix well.  Using a rubber spatula, mix in shredded apple and hazelnuts.

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.