DAY 4: FIG TREATS

After spending a little (i.e. a lot) of time this week looking into some of the incredible foods that were on the menu in Egypt B.C., I've been spending most of my time hungry. From lamb to duck to melon to dates, their diet was rich and eclectic.   They were also big fans of figs, which are the perfect food to introduce to your little one. History for Kids has this great, easy recipe for fig balls that is not only kid-friendly but also happens to be delicious.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 1 cup of dried figs
• four full sheets of graham crackers
• 1 cup of shredded coconut

1. Chop a cup of dried figs into little pieces and soak them in water for a few hours. 

2. Grind up half a cup of graham crackers into crumbs. You can put them in a plastic bag and have your toddler help crush them up. 

3. Add 1/4 cup shredded coconut and mix until it forms a sticky ball (if it's too sticky, add more graham cracker or coconut; if it's too dry, add more figs). 

4. Make one inch diameter balls and roll them in more shredded coconut. Refrigerate until firm.