Oat and Fig Squares
Ingredients
  • 24 dried Mission figs
  • 1/4cup canola oil or melted butter
  • 1/4cup honey
  • 1/4cup nonfat milk
  • 1 1/2cups whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2cup rolled oats
  • 1/2teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place dried figs in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and allow figs to soften for 5–7 minutes. Do not drain.
  2. Lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix canola oil or butter, honey, and milk. In a medium bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix well.
  3. Remove softened figs from water and place in a food processor or blender. Add 3 tablespoons of the rehydrating water. Purée until smooth.
  4. Place slightly more than half of the oat mixture in the prepared pan; spread evenly across pan bottom. Spread figs evenly on top. Add remaining oat mixture on top of fig layer, allowing some fig to show through. Pat lightly to flatten. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on a wire rack. When cool, cut into 16 squares.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Oat and Fig Squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
Sodium 80mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Protein 3g 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

PER SERVING (2×2-inch square): 170 cal, 23% fat cal, 4g fat, 0g sat fat, 0mg chol, 3g protein, 33g carb, 5g fiber, 80mg sodium