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Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 35 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 35 minsServings:8
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:1 hr 35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:8
Servings:
8
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TheseGut-Friendly Energy Ballswill make you think you’re eating a Fig Newton. They pack a hefty punch of fiber from the figs, dates, oats and flaxseed—which helps to keep your gut healthy and regulate your digestive system. Read on to discover why softening the dates before throwing them in the food processor is so important.
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Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1½cupsdried figs, stemmed1cuppitted drieddates1½cupsold-fashioned rolled oats3tablespoonsunsalted smoothalmond butter2tablespoonsflaxseed1tablespoonorange juice1tablespoonvanilla extract¾teaspoonground cinnamon¾teaspoonsalt
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Ingredients
1½cupsdried figs, stemmed
1cuppitted drieddates
1½cupsold-fashioned rolled oats
3tablespoonsunsalted smoothalmond butter
2tablespoonsflaxseed
1tablespoonorange juice
1tablespoonvanilla extract
¾teaspoonground cinnamon
¾teaspoonsalt
Directions
Place 1½ cups figs and 1 cup dates in a medium heatproof bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand at room temperature until slightly softened, 20 to 30 minutes.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drain figs and dates; transfer to a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped, about 5 pulses. Add 1½ cups oats, 3 tablespoons almond butter, 2 tablespoons flaxseed, 1 tablespoon each orange juice and vanilla and ¾ teaspoon each cinnamon and salt; pulse until well combined, about 25 pulses, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Using a cookie scoop or your hands, scoop the mixture into about 1½-tablespoon portions; roll with your hands into smooth balls.
Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
To make aheadRefrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
To make ahead
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Frequently Asked QuestionsRefrigerate fig energy balls in an airtight container to keep them fresh for about 1 week. For long-term storage, you can freeze them in airtight freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply thaw as needed.If you have leftover dried fruit from this recipe, you can slice it up and add it tosalads,yogurt,overnight oats, cakes, breads,bars,trail mix—or simply snack on it as is.The type of oats you use is important. We recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats, as they are thinner and easier to eat in recipes where you are using uncooked oats for the best texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate fig energy balls in an airtight container to keep them fresh for about 1 week. For long-term storage, you can freeze them in airtight freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply thaw as needed.
If you have leftover dried fruit from this recipe, you can slice it up and add it tosalads,yogurt,overnight oats, cakes, breads,bars,trail mix—or simply snack on it as is.
The type of oats you use is important. We recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats, as they are thinner and easier to eat in recipes where you are using uncooked oats for the best texture.
EatingWell.com, October 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)234Calories6gFat44gCarbs5gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
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Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS
andLinda Frahm
Linda Frahm
