The Food Medic for Life by Dr Hazel Wallace

Author:Dr Hazel Wallace
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781473650558
Publisher: Hodder

FIG ROLL OAT BARS

When I came up with this recipe, I wanted to make a quick no-bake flapjack, but once I tasted it, it reminded me of the fig rolls I used to love with a cup of tea when growing up. I would get through half a packet easily if I was left to my own devices! The reason it’s so easy to hoover up a pack of shop-bought biscuits is because they’re relatively low in fibre, so they don’t fill you up. They’re also the ‘perfect’ combination of fat and sugar, so you keep going back for more. Well, I hope you will find this recipe just as moreish, but much more satisfying

Figs and oats are both high in fibre, so if you’re feeling a little bloated (and maybe a little ‘backed up’), this quick snack might just do the trick. People tend either to love figs or hate them, so if you’re in the latter camp, you can use dates instead. Similarly, dried apricots are a good substitute for the raisins.

MAKES 16

250g dried figs

100g raisins

100g flaked almonds

2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

150g oats

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground nutmeg

Line an 18cm square baking tin with baking parchment.

Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blitz until they form a sticky dough.

Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared tin. I find a good way of doing this is to cover it with clingfilm and press down with the back of a wooden spoon.

Cover and place in the fridge for 1 hour, or in the freezer for 30 minutes. When set, cut into 16 squares and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

VARIATION: To make these bars a little more special, drizzle melted dark chocolate on top and sprinkle with flaked almonds.

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