Oat and Fig Squares recipe – 126 calories
Ingredients:
24 dried mission figs
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup canola oil (or melted butter)
1/4 cup nonfat milk
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Put the figs in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let the figs soften for about 5-7 minutes. Do not drain.
3. Lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray (or line with parchment paper or nonstick foil).
4. In a small bowl, mix the canola oil (or butter), milk and honey.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, then mix well.
7. Remove the softened figs from the water and place them in a blender or food processor. Add 3-5 tablespoons of the water in which they boiled and puree until smooth.
8. Place a little more than half of the oat mixture in the prepared pan and spread evenly across the bottom. Spread the figs evenly on top. Add the remaining oat mixture on top of fig layer, allowing some of the figs to show through. Pat lightly to flatten.
9. Bake for about 20 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. When cool, cut into 16 squares.
Servings: 16
Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 126
Calories from fat: 35
Total fat: 3.9g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 22.5g
Protein: 2.5g
Photo credit: GaylaJ
Shari Kraft
Really great recipes! I’m going to try the Bean Salsa.
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blueyes
Kinda of like your own fig newtons only these are better for you. Gonna try that this weekend. I’m assuming this could be used with any dried fruit too?
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Heidi
OOOOOHhhh! These look terrific! Will have to give them a try. Thanks