No bake fig newtons

These fig newtons aren't like the regular ones. They have that *special something* factor - plus, they're fun to make! Not to mention, they are very nutritious and most of all... delicious! (That was meant to be a cliche rhyme, but it's still very true!) Okay, are you ready? It might be easier than you think.

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 8 pitted medjool dates (large ones)
• 6-7 dried figs
• Dash of cinnamon
• Agave (as much as you will need for things to stick, so add it slowly.) [about 2-3 Tbs or so]
• 1/4 cup raw buckwheat groats
• Small splash of water

Directions:

• In your blender or food processor, combine the dates, oats, buckwheat, and agave. Blend until it forms a thick paste-like consistency. Set aside.
• Now prepare the fig filling. Put figs in the blender, a splash of water, and some cinnamon. Blend. Set aside.
• Line a cutting board or large plate with nonstick parchment paper.
• Thinly roll out the date/oat/buckwheat/agave mixture into a rectangle.
• Towards the middle of the rectangle and to the top OR bottom of it, spread out the fig filling.
• Go under the parchment paper with your hands and fold in half. Press down to seal the fig newtons so that they don't fall apart. Peel back the top of the parchment paper and refrigerate for about an hour or two before slicing.
• Slice into about 5 pieces, peel off parchment paper on the bottom, and enjoy!