Fig & Oat Bites

The goodness of whole-grain oats paired with fiber-rich dried figs creates these scrumptious nuggets of goodness, which contain no added sugar or salt. A sprinkling of chia seeds and spices boosts their feel-good factor even more.

Per square: 93 cal / 2.4g fat / 1.5g sat fat / 17.5g carbs / 9g sugar / 2.8g fiber / 1.7g protein / trace sodium

Makes 25

Prep: 20–25 minutes, plus cooling

Cook: 20 minutes

2¼ cups soft dried figs

3 tablespoons coconut oil, at room temperature

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

juice of 1 large orange

2⅓ cups rolled oats

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Put the dried figs, coconut oil, ginger, and cinnamon into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the orange juice and oats and pulse again until the mixture just comes together. If a little dry, add a little more orange juice; if a little wet, stir in a few more oats. Add the chia seeds and pulse again briefly.

3. Spoon the dough into the prepared baking pan. Use the back of a greased spatula to push the dough to the corners and spread it evenly.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and, using a sharp knife, cut into 25 small squares. Let cool completely on a wire rack, then serve.