Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
  • 3/4 cup (85g) raw walnuts
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (30g) shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions:

  1. Wash the fresh figs and pat them dry. Quarter them and place them in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the figs soften and release their juices into a thick, syrupy consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Add the walnuts, maple syrup, sea salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into a food processor. Pulse 5-7 times until the walnuts are finely chopped but not powdered.
  3. Add the softened figs to the food processor and pulse for 10-15 seconds until the mixture becomes a cohesive, tacky dough.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop roughly 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms into a smooth ball.
  5. Immediately roll the ball in shredded coconut until coated and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Chill the bites in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set the structure.