Fig Energy Balls
Bake up a sweet fruit and oat bran snack to give you energy throughout the day. The figs, applesauce and fruit juices will provide more immediate energy while the oat bran provides more sustained energy.
Cooking Time10 min
Ingredients
- 24 dried figs
- 1/3 cup honey
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 1/2 cups unbleached flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon applesauce
- 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup oat bran
Instructions
- Add figs, honey, orange juice, and 2 tbsp lemon juice to food processor and mix on "chop" until fig bits are finely cut. Set aside.
- Put all other ingredients (except oat bran) in mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer 3 - 4 minutes at medium speed. Add fig mixture and beat until everything blends.
- Roll 20 - 24 balls and coat with oat bran poured on a plate.
- Place balls on a pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, or until they are warm and a bit puffy.
- Place in a refrigerator to harden. For a crunchier texture, bake 2 - 5 minutes longer, or until dough is thoroughly cooked.
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