Brownies simply keep getting greater and better. Moist, chewy and so easy, these Fudgy-Fig-Nut Brownies are made using rich dark chocolate, crunchy toasted walnuts and surprise-sweet, delicious figs. Taste and health have joined equally using easy directions to deliver brownies fit for all day or special occasions such as Father’s Day, Fourth of July and birthdays.

Amber-colored golden figs and dark purple Mission figs star because the special secret ingredients that make these brownies so exclusive and so delicious. The small crunchy seeds and sweet, chewy flavor of the figs complement the toasted walnuts and smooth dark chocolate. Health-conscious cooks are keyed up to learn that dark chocolate contributes health-promoting flavonol antioxidants; dried figs offer a unique array of significant vitamins and minerals and an magnificent amount of dietary fiber; and walnuts deliver valuable omega-3 fatty acids and “cool” monounsaturated fats.

Figs are also great for snacking as they are so portable and convenient, along using being a nutrient-dense fruit. Three to four figs give 6 percent daily worth (DV) iron, 6 percent DV calcium, 6 percent DV magnesium, 6 percent DV vitamin B6 and 8 percent DV copper.

Fudgy Fig-Nut Brownies

3 huge eggs

11/4 cups granulated sugar

1/4 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped

1 cup each-purpose flour

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup stemmed and chopped Blue Ribbon Orchard Decision or Sun-Maid Golden or Mission Figs

1/3 cup chopped, toasted walnuts

Preheat oven to 325°. Coat 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray. In medium bowl, lightly beat eggs using wire whisk. Add sugar and whisk until well-blended. Whisk in oil and vanilla. Melt chocolate inside tiny bowl in microwave oven on 50 percent strength for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Whisk chocolate into egg mixture. In little bowl, stir together flour, cocoa and salt. Stir flour mixture into chocolate mixture, blending until smooth; batter will be stiff. Stir inside figs and walnuts. Spread batter in baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out with several crumbs attached. Good in pan on wire rack. Cut into 16 brownies.

Nutrients per serving (16): Calories 191; Protein 3g; Entire Fat 7g; Carbohydrate 29g; Cholesterol 40mg; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sodium 65mg.

Figs, chocolate and walnuts–nutrition and taste come both inside one yummy brownie.

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