these are the kinds of wellnessy fall recipes that seem too good to be true. These no-bake fig bars from yogi and raw food chef, Philosophie‘s Sophie Jaffe have all the qualities of a decadent, cozy fall snack cake, but without any of the junk. These bars are a nutrition powerhouse, packed with whole food-sourced protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats.
Make a batch and bring them to the office, on a hike or wherever else you might be in need of a cute and clean whole-food snack…
The onset of fall and going back to school calls for yummy snacks that can be easily grabbed on your way out the door! These no-bake fig bars are loaded with superfoods for extra protein and a boost of vitamins.
The star ingredient of this recipe is figs (preferably dried). Fig season in LA runs from August through September. Translation: it’s prime fig time! Figs are a rich source of fiber (2 grams per fig), potassium and magnesium, making it great for improving blood pressure and metabolizing fats and proteins. It keeps you feeling healthy and vibrant!
Figs pair absolutely beautifully with cacao bringing out a rich taste and giving you tons of energy. This is the perfect bar on-the-go!
No-Bake Fig Bars
Ingredients:
1 bag of figs (dried)
1 tbsp protein powder
1 tbsp coconut butter
1tsp honey
1 tbsp nut butter
1 tbsp flax meal
1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tbsp coconut oil
Directions:
Throw all ingredients into the food processor and pulse until well blended. Add a piece of parchment paper to the bottom of a 8×8 baking pan. Press mixture firmly in the bottom of the pan (it should be about 1 1/2 inches thick). Pop into the freezer for 1 hour. Take out and cut into vertically to create the bar shape. Store in the fridge in glass tupperware, if they even last that long!
