Zucchini Bread

2/3 c sugar

1 1/4 c flour

3/4 c ground flax seed

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/3 c oil

1 egg

1 c grated zucchini, seeded, but peel left on

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 and spray one loaf pan, set aside.

Mix together sugar, flour, flax, salt, soda and powder, cinnamon.

In another bowl combine zucchini, egg, oil and vanilla, add to dry mixture until moistened through. Pour in loaf pan, bake for 50-55 min.

You may substitute in the same way as noted in Banana bread but I think it works best with the full amount of oil in this recipe, the texture is amazing, soft inside with a nice crunchy crust.

Banana Bread

1 1/2 c flour

1/4 c ground flax seed

2/3 c sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

2 eggs

1/4 c milk

1/4 c oil- vegetable or canola

1 c mashed bananas

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 c chopped walnuts (opt)

Preheat oven to 350, spray one loaf pan with non-stick coating, set aside.

Mix flour, flax, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add bananas, milk, eggs, oil, vanilla. Mix well and fold in nuts. bake 50 min or until center tests clean.

Substitutions 

 If you do not have flax use the same amount in additional flour.

You may cut your fat by using 1/4 c oil and 1/4 c applesauce. This works especially well with the flax, since it has an oily base.

You may use up to half of your sugar in sugar substitute such as Splenda. Don't use all substitute as regular sugar is needed for rise and browning.

Peanut Butter Brownie Pizza

Bake 1 box brownies according to package directions. I used an 8X8 pan recipe and placed it into a 10 inch round stone casserole dish. You can certainly make it in a square pan also. Be sure to use a pan with sides to keep the shape or brownie may run over sides and be too thin.

Frosting:

1/3 c creamy peanut butter

2-4 Tbs. milk

1 c powdered sugar

Mix and spread over cooled brownie.

 Toppings: Use any combination you like

M & M's 

Peanuts or other nuts

Coconut, toasted

Chocolate Chips

Melt 1/4 c chocolate chips in a baggie in the microwave , clip corner of bag and drizzle over top.

Salmon Patties

Use 2 large cans of canned salmon, drain and remove bones and skin, crumble into a bowl. 

Add 2 eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 c panko* or 6 crushed saltine crackers

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp pepper

salt to taste

1/4 tsp dill and1/4 tsp thyme (opt)

Mix well and form into patties, makes about 8.

I use the George Foreman Grill, I spray with nonstick cooking spray and cook about 15 min., this works well because it eliminates turning the patties which can cause them to fall apart. You can pan fry in a little oil or bake at 350 until heated through and crisp.

*Panko is Japanese bread crumbs and can be found in most grocery stores or Asian markets.