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Sliced banana fig bread on a wooden board
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Banana Fig Bread: Moist, Naturally Sweet, and So Easy to Bake

This banana fig bread is soft, moist, and naturally sweet with no refined sugar. Made with ripe bananas, fresh figs, Greek yogurt, and whole wheat flour. Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup fresh figs mashed or chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or neutral oil
  • ⅔ cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 to 2 fresh figs sliced (optional, for topping)

Method

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  • 2. Mash the bananas and figs in a large mixing bowl.
  • 3. Add eggs, yogurt, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  • 4. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • 5. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • 6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Add sliced figs on top if using.
  • 7. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Tent with foil after 20 minutes if browning too quickly.
  • 8. Check with a toothpick to confirm doneness. It should come out clean.
  • 9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before slicing.

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Wrap individual slices and freeze for up to 3 months.
Swap in chopped nuts or chocolate chips for a custom flavor.
Use soaked dried figs if fresh ones aren't available.
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