Fig and Oat bars with No Added Sugar

Wet Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (around 12) dried figs
  • 4 Tbsp ground flax seeds
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 3 medium very ripe frozen bananas, thawed and mashed up
  • warm water

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats (look for gluten-free if you are sensitive)
  • 2 Tbsp raw cacao powder
  • 1 tsp maca powder (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Costco Super Smoothie protein mix (optional)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp raw hemp seeds
  • 1/2 cup dried coconut flakes

Method:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350C
  • Dot a 9x13 inch pan with coconut oil and line with parchment paper
  • Soak the dried figs in warm water to cover for around 15 minutes
  • Make the flax "egg" by mixing the ground flax seeds with 1/2 cup warm water. Set aside for around 10 mins
  • Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl
  • Fold in the flax "egg", coconut oil and mashed bananas until well-combined
  • Discard the water and chop the soaked figs roughly and add to the mix
  • Pat the mixture in to the tray and smoothen the surface with fingers or a flat spatula
  • Bake for 20 minutes
  • When it has cooled a bit, scour in to bars. Let cool completely and store in an airtight container