Fig: Autumnal Fig Balls

By blum099

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup dried (but moist) figs, stemmed
• 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter (or your favorite nut butter)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of your choice of 1) maple syrup (to make them sweet); 2) brandy or Frangelico (to make them boozy); or 3) apple juice or applesauce; or any combination of the three

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until finely ground and well combined. Pinch off a small piece of the mixture and squeeze between your fingers to see if it holds together. If it’s too dry, add a little more sunflower seed butter or liquid; if it’s too wet, add more oats (or your favorite cereal flakes).
To shape, pinch off a small amount of the mixture to make a 1-inch ball and roll between your palms to shape into a ball. Place the ball on a plate and repeat with the remaining mixture until it is all used up. Enjoy right away, or set aside to enjoy later.
To store, cover with plastic wrap (or transfer to an airtight container) and refrigerate until needed.