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.

Protein Balls

1/2 cup Oats

1/4 cup Flax Seed Meal

2 scoops Protein Powder

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt

Pinch of Cayenne

2 tablespoons Peanut Butter

1 tablespoon Agave Sweetener

1/4 cup Butter Milk

1/4 cup Toasted Hazelnuts

In a food possessor, grind the hazelnuts, set aside.

Line a plate with parchment paper.

In a food processor, combine oats, flax seed meal, protein powder, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne.  Pulse until combined together.

Add the peanut butter, agave, and butter milk.  Pulse until combined.  Transfer the mixture into a bowl.

Shape the mixture into small size balls and roll them in the prepared hazelnuts.

Place the balls on the plate.  Refrigerate for about one hour.

Makes about 12-14 balls.

*I have heard about the protein ball just two days ago.  They sounded so delicious that I just had to make them.  This balls will help you boost up your protein intake and add tons of nutritional value to your diet.  Of course I had to add Flax Seed Meal, because I am absolutely crazy about it!!!!!!

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.