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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dried figs, stems removed (8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (I used quick oats)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter, melted (I used light butter)
- 1 egg white
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 96g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 306 | |
| Calories from Fat 78 | 25% |
| Total Fat 8.99g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 5.08g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium 226mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 54.17g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 28.83g | 19% |
| Protein 4.34g | 7% |
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