I’m probably not alone in that it took until my adult years to appreciate the fig, outside of a cookie (though even as a kid, I’d always pick chocolate chip over a fig newtown.) And lately I’ve been enjoying fresh figs more frequently – I was the very fortunate recipient of fresh figs a couple times this summer as I wrote about here (along with a recipe for Figgy Bacon, Ricotta & Thyme Pizza.)
Figs are a food-loving dietitian’s dream – chock-full of nutrients (fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus) AND delicious all on their own. Dried figs are more concentrated so they are higher in nutrients but also calories.
Though I adore fresh figs, their prime season (June- September) is just ending plus I knew dried figs would work best for this recipe. It seems like raw, no-bake and protein balls are all the rage nowadays – which are basically snacked sized bites loaded with nutrient-rich foods like flax, oats, nuts and dried fruit. I thought I’d do my version of the no-bake bite (call me juvenile but I just continuously giggle if they are referred to as balls.) Dried figs and honey provided the sweetness while pecans give the crunch and salty flavor. Other “power” ingredients include oats, ground flax and coconut flour. You could really swap in any dried fruit, flour or nut you’d like – endless possibilities here.
PrintFig Pecan No Bake Bites
No-bake fruit nut bites or balls are a snap to make and a great power snack! This recipe features dried fruit, pecans, coconut flour, oats and honey.
- Yield: 16 balls 1x
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup diced dried figs (about 8 )
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or powdered peanut butter)
- Unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
Instructions
- Chill all ingredients (except the honey) in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before beginning to prevent the ingredients from being too sticky.
- In a large bowl, mix together figs, pecans, oats, flaxseed and peanut butter.
- Add 2 tablespoons honey.
- Mix together with your hands – if dough seems too sticky, add an additional tablespoon of flour.
- To assemble each bite, scoop 1 tablespoon of batter and roll into a ball.
- If desired, roll balls in unsweetened shredded coconut.
Love these no bake power balls. Love oats and it completely makes sense to use dry figs here. Thanks as well for the list of co-hosts, I just copied yours! Nice co-hosting with you.
Thanks Shulie- great to be sharing the #figlove this weekend across the miles 🙂
Great little snack. Flavor, fiber and nice to look at too.
Thanks Angela – they are fairly easy to make (even tho mine where not the most even looking “balls” 🙂
I like that you added dried figs to your protein balls. These are so healthy. I still have dried figs in my pantry, so I will use them in this recipe. Sending lots of #figlove your way.
Thanks so much – love having them in my pantry for quick recipes like this one – yay #figlove!
Delicious bites! when I was little I used to eat figs filled with nut pieces, yum…!
Sending you some #figlove 🙂
Oh Helena – what a great kid snack – wish more would eat snacks like that these days!
What a great way to snack! I love figs and other dried fruit too – I’m going to have to make these little balls of goodness :-). Sending you lots of #figlove this month.
Thanks so much – have another recipe I love with PB & chocolate chips -so good 🙂
Oh, yum!!! These fig balls (giggle, giggle 🙂 look delicious! Pinning to my healthy snacks board now, and sending you lots of #figlove all month long!
Hee heeh – your post made me laugh too (and drool) yay #figlove!
Good looking and sounds delicious!
Thanks much Valerie – look forward to reading your post!
These look so easy to make, and sound super healthy! I’ll have to try it with gluten free oats!
Yes, let me know if you make the GF version – thanks for arranging #figlove this month!
This looks lovely! I am always looking for good snacks!!
Thanks! I know – I always get in snack “ruts” 🙂
I would enjoy these figs balls so much more then a protein bar. So excellent with figs, and no bake! Bookmarking this one to make soon. Happy #figlove
I know, not a fan of the protein bars (KIND bars are the only ones I keep in my cupboard) Thanks for the bookmark 🙂