Banana Bread with Figs

I love simple recipes, alas my blog name, but seriously we don’t need to complicate things. 

This simple Banana Bread with Figs is delicious and easy and with most of the things you probably have in your kitchen just grab fresh figs from the store. 

Fig season varies by region and variety, but in the Northern Hemisphere, fresh figs are generally available from late summer to early fall. 

Since I am in Tennessee that means usually from August to September, we have a couple of fig plants which are bushes or small trees, growing in my backyard, and I love it.

• Can you use gluten-free flour for this recipe, yes you can. I like making gluten-free breads because for a few years now gluten doesn’t sit well on my stomach. I do eat it, but not as often as before. I usually use 1:1 Gluten Free Flour.
• Can you add different fruits? Of course! instead of figs add any fruit you like or have.
• You can use as little or as many figs. It all depends on how big they are and what type of figs are used. Turkey Figs are pretty big so you might use less, but it’s up to you.
• Would this make great muffins? I think it would be fantastic in muffin form make sure to adjust the timing. I think it would be done in about 25 minutes but check on it.
• In the case of sugars, I love using stevia, but you’re more than welcome to use regular granulated sugar.

My family really loves this bread as I make it often especially over the weekend. It’s just a great snack, brunch, or breakfast.

If you have a chance to make it please do because if you love banana bread, and figs then you will most certainly love this bread too.

It’s fantastic the next day when the stands a bit and flavors marry. Just make sure to cover it well. You could keep it in the fridge but it’s not necessary unless you can’t eat right away.

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• GF Banana Pumpkin Bread

• Cinnamon and Sugar Crescent Rolls

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Yield: 9 SERVINGS

Banana Bread with Figs

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An easy and tasty recipe for Banana Bread with Figs.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Additional COOL Time 10 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup stevia (or granulated sugar),
• 2 bananas, ripe
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh figs, chopped (about 10 figs)
• Fresh figs, sliced in half for the top
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
• Dust of powder sugar, OPTIONAL

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
3. Beat the eggs with 1/2 cup of water, then stir in the vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and mashed bananas.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the chopped figs, and walnuts, if using.
6. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan (you can use oil or butter to grease it, or simply use parchment paper), and smooth the top. Place sliced in half figs for the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.
8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
9. If desired, dust a bit of powdered sugar.

Notes

You can use as little or as many figs. It all depends on how big they are and what type you're using Turkey Figs are pretty big so you might use less, but it's up to you.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 261Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 177mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 7g

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