Homemade Fig Bars for the Bike

From Cori Downing, who recommends using organic ingredients. Cook time is chill time. Number of servings is estimated.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 10 fig bars

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Place the first six ingredients in a food processor and pulse just until the batter comes together.
2. Empty the batter onto a sheet of parchment or wax paper sprinkled with oat bran.
3. Press the mixture with your hands until it's even in height all the way around.
4. Roll into a long log.
5. Wrap tightly and let harden overnight in the refrigerator.
6. Slice off pieces and put in a baggy for your bike ride, or wherever your adventures take you!