Fig and Banana Loaf

This hearty loaf is a healthy rendition of the classical banana bread. Serves as an excellent start to any day, and is great for an afternoon tea. Figs can be substituted with dates or raisins.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup soy milk
• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup dried figs, chopped
• 1 ⅓ cups mashed ripe bananas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8.5 x4.5 inch pans.

Step 2

Mix together the eggs, soy milk, brown sugar, oil, and mashed bananas in a bowl until evenly blended; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; pour in the egg mixture, and stir just until combined. Divide batter into prepared pans.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.