Date and Fig Quick Bread

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A bit unusual but good all the same. You may substitute plumped raisins for the figs if you like. You may also use Splenda®. To prevent crumbling, use finely diced dates or boil whole dates for 10 minutes before chopping. Serve with cream cheese.

Submitted by TerryWilson
Updated on July 20, 2021
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

  • 1 cup chopped dried figs

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.

  2. Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  4. Mix dates, figs, butter, and baking soda together in a bowl. Pour boiling water over the date mixture. Let sit for figs to slightly rehydrate, 15 to 20 minutes.

  5. Stir sugar, walnuts, and eggs into date mixture. Whisk all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into date mixture until batter is just combined. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

241 Calories
8g Fat
41g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 241
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 290mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 271mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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