Try these flavour-rich fig, ginger and walnut slices for an energy hit
Of all the dried fruit options, figs are a winner. Less sweet than, say, dates or raisins, they’re rich in calcium, potassium, iron and fibre.
Gut-friendly, they fill you up and help sustain your energy levels while you train. Combined in these cake slices with ginger and walnuts, they’re a marriage made in heaven.
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a loaf tin, or small baking tray (10 x 25cm). Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Beat in the egg. Stir in the figs, walnuts, ginger and oat milk.
Using a metal spoon, fold in the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ground ginger and cinnamon. Spoon the mixture into the tin, top with the walnut pieces and bake for 20-25mins.
Leave to cool in the tin and then cut into slices. Wrap individually. These keep for up to a week, and actually improve over a few days. Also suitable for freezing.
