Homemade Fig Bars for the Bike

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dried black figs (Turkish or Mission recommended)
• 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherry or dried cranberries
• 1 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup flax seed
• 1/4 cup oat bran

Directions

1. 1

   Place the first six ingredients in a food processor and pulse just until the batter comes together.

2. 2

   Empty the batter onto a sheet of parchment or wax paper sprinkled with oat bran.

3. 3

   Press the mixture with your hands until it's even in height all the way around.

4. 4

   Roll into a long log.

5. 5

   Wrap tightly and let harden overnight in the refrigerator.

6. 6

   Slice off pieces and put in a baggy for your bike ride, or wherever your adventures take you!