I have been doing more experimenting with fig recipes thanks to the giant fig tree behind my parents house. I swear that thing is out of control, which is perfect because I used 8 figs to make a super moist fig and pistachio bread last week.
After searching the net for a healthy banana bread recipe, I ran across the perfect one on Banana-Bread.biz. The recipe is called Oatmeal Banana-Nut Bread and I added my own personal touches (like using figs instead of bananas) make it my own:
Fig and Pistachio Bread
- 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup bread flour
- 1/2 cup oats (I just used one pack of instant oats from the box of individual portions)
- 1/2 cup Agave Nectar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup apple sauce (I used sugar-free)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 small figs (peeled)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg (DONT LEAVE OUT! ...It adds so much to this bread)
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted, unsalted pistachios
Method:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease your bread pan. Mash the figs and mix with the egg, yogurt, agave nectar, applesauce, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, oats, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and combine until just mixed. Last, Fold in the nuts and transfer batter into loaf pan. The bread will bake for about one hour. Check for doneness ahead of time by inserting a knife or toothpick into the bread. If it comes out clean the bread is done.
