Fig, Applesauce, and Allmond Bread- Dec 10

Nutritional Information Amount per serving

Calories: 185 Fat: 5.9g Saturated fat: 0.9g Monounsaturated fat: 3.1g Polyunsaturated fat: 1.5g Protein: 3.8g Carbohydrate: 30.9g Fiber: 2.5g Cholesterol: 14mg Iron: 1.2mg Sodium: 140mg Calcium: 58mg

Streusel:

2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped almonds

1 tablespoon chilled butter, cut into small pieces

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Bread:

1 cup dried figs

1/2 cup boiling water

Cooking spray

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 large egg whites

1 large egg

3/4 cup applesauce

1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt

1/4 cup canola oil

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

3/4 cup granulated sugar

6.75 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)

2.5 ounces whole-wheat flour (about 1/2 cup)

1/3 cup chopped almonds, toasted

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. To prepare streusel, combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a fork until crumbly; set aside. 3. To prepare bread, combine figs and 1/2 cup boiling water in a small bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Coat 2 (8-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray; dust with 1 tablespoon flour. 4. Place egg whites and egg in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add applesauce, yogurt, oil, and almond extract; stir well. Add sugar; stir well. 5. Weigh or lightly spoon 6.75 ounces all-purpose flour and 2.5 ounces whole-wheat flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Drain figs, and coarsely chop. Add figs and applesauce mixture to flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Divide batter between prepared pans. Sprinkle streusel over batter. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 15 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack.