Description
This Fig Bread Recipe with Fresh Figs combines the sweetness of ripe figs and bananas with wholesome ingredients, creating a delightful and moist bread perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoon flax meal
- 6 tablespoon water
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1½ cup fresh figs stems removed and chopped into pieces
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup walnuts crumbled
- Figs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the flax meal and water to create flax eggs. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup, olive oil, mashed bananas, and flax eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped fresh figs and cinnamon to the wet ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
- Gently fold in the crumbled walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and top with additional figs if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the bread sit overnight before slicing. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Fig Bread Recipe with Fresh Figs, banana bread, healthy bread, fig recipes, dessert recipes