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Fig and Walnut Oatmeal Bites
PregnancyAmericanEasyServes 215 min
Chewy, bite-sized energy snacks made from rolled oats, chopped dried figs, and walnuts.
During the third trimester, there is less room in the mother's abdomen, making small, nutrient-dense snacks essential for preventing heartburn while managing appetite. These bites are loaded with fiber from the oats and dried figs to help ease common late-pregnancy constipation. Meanwhile, the walnuts and chia seeds provide essential omega-3 fatty acids, which the baby is rapidly pulling from the mother's reserves to fuel final brain and eye development.
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One serving≈620 kcal · 18 g protein
Calories620 kcal
Protein18 g
Carbs79 g · 38.9g sugar
Fat30 g · 4.7g sat
Fiber13 g
Sodium450 mg
Folate57 mcg DFE
Iron4 mg
Calcium154 mg
Choline51 mg
Iodine34 mcg
Zinc3.2 mg
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Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup dried figs, stems removed and finely chopped
¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 tbsp chia seeds
4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp honey
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
Method
- 1In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, finely chopped dried figs, walnuts, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
- 2Add the peanut butter and honey to the bowl. Stir vigorously until the mixture is thick, sticky, and well combined. If the mixture seems too dry to hold together, add 1-2 teaspoons of warm water.
- 3Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking, and roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- 4Place the bites on a plate and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up before serving.
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