High in fiber and potassium, figs come in more than 150 different varieties and make a great addition to a well-balanced diet. Their sweet flavor makes them a perfect add-in to breakfast foods like oats and toast, while they can also be used to bind energy bars and baked goods. Here, five creative ways to use figs for 300 calories or less per serving.
1. RICOTTA TOAST WITH FIGS & SPICES | LENTINE ALEXIS FOR MYFITNESSPAL
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 242; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 215mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 21g; Protein: 10g
2. RAW DATE & PECAN ENERGY BARS | LENTINE ALEXIS FOR MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 92; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 1mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 1g
3. FAST AND EASY INSTANT POT OATS | LENTINE ALEXIS FOR MYFITNESSPAL
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 204; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 345g; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 10g
4. ARUGULA PESTO PASTA WITH ROASTED FIGS | CLEAN EATING
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 297; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 53mg; Carbohydrate: 51g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 9g
5. FIG & BEET PROTEIN SMOOTHIE | THE ROASTED ROOT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 98; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 30mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 4g
