Fresh Fig Bars

 I can honestly say I had never tried fresh figs until I made this dessert. I'm so silly and didn't think to buy dried figs for fig newtons so instead I made a fresh fig bar! It turned out absolutely delicious. Jerry went wild for them! I made them Wednesday and they're already gone! I can't wait to get some more fresh and dried figs to try other variations. Enjoy. ;)

Filling:

• 1 package fresh black figs
• 2 fresh squeezed lemons - small or 1 normal
• 1/4 cup cranberries
• Dash of water
• 2 tbsp agave

Crust / Topping:

• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup ground oats
• sea salt - 1/4 tsp or a few grinds
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/8 cup + oil
• 2 scoops soy vanilla protein powder
• 1/8 cup agave
• 1/8 cup coconut nectar

Directions:

1. Preheat to 375
2. Grease a 8" pie dish or whatever you have handy. :)
3. Combine ingredients for filling in blender until it forms a thick consistency.
4. Grind oats in food processor, combine other ingredients. Mix well.
5. Place 1/2-3/4 of the crust mixture on greased pan and press out with hands until the dish is covered.
6. Pour the topping mixture (I used a spatula) over the crust.
7. Take the rest of the oat mixture and crumble on top. Pour a dash of agave on top.
8. Bake 30 min.
9. Let it cool completely (if possible), cut into squares and dive in! Serve with coconut ice cream for a sensational experience!