Almond Banana Bites

1 cup almond meal/flour

1 cup flax seed powder/flour

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

3 large bananas

3 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons orange zest

4 cups pure vegetable oil (for frying)

Peel and mash bananas and add the rest of the ingredients.

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat until it's hot. Drop teaspoonfuls of the batter into hot oil (about 6 at a time). Fry until golden on all sides turning frequently (about 5 minutes). Remove fritters from the oil with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Repeat process until all the batter is used up.

Serve warm with favorite dipping sauce of your choice.

Gluten-Free Raspberry Granola Bars

4 cups oats

2 cups chopped raw almonds

1/4 cup flax seeds

2 cups shredded coconut
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1 cup honey

3 eggs, white only

2 tablespoons good quality vanilla

Preheat oven to 400 F

Line a Pyrex 4.8 quart oblong baking dish with parchment paper. Combine all the ingredients and pour into the baking dish making sure to spread it over evenly.

Bake for 40 minutes or until set and golden brown.