You most likely already know about the many properties and benefits of dried figs. They are very rich in vitamin B, C, A and E and many other minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper and phosphate just to name a few.

Incorporate this splendid food in your daily schedule and soon you will feel its properties.

Either if you consume dried figs directly or in sweet or savory meals, the benefits of dry figs are innumerable. Today we want to share with you an authentic and natural recipe that not only you can have with breakfast or as an afternoon snack, but is specially good for children to take to school.

You’ll see how with some dry figs El Pajarero and some oats (as well as some other ingredients) you will add natural sweetness, taste and texture to this delicious dry fruit.

Ingredients 

• 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
• 8 dried figs El Pajarero
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 a teaspoon of kosher salt or sea salt
• 3 cups of oats
• 1 cup of butter without salt at room temperature
• 1/2 a cup of brown sugar

How to prepare it

Step 1

In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the oats and put them aside.

Step 2 

In a blender, stir the butter and the brown sugar until they become one, approximately for 1 minute. Beat the eggs and vanilla. Add the mixture to the flour until it’s well mixed. Stir the dry figs El Pajarero into the mixture. Let the dough rest for at least an hour or overnight (the dough can also be pre-cooked and frozen for future use)

Step 3

Preheat the oven at a high temperature. Cover one or two trays with baking paper. Distribute the dough throughout the trays, about the size of a spoon. Bake for 12 or 14 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden. Let them cool down for a few minutes.

Recommendation: Enjoy them with a cup of tea and/ or vegetal or cow’s milk.

You will love them!