These snacks are a mixture of California pistachios and figs that will give you the energy you need to stay in the game.

Nutty-Figgy Pistachio Sports Snacks

5 tablespoons natural California pistachios
1 1/4 cups dried California figs (moist-style), stemmed
2 teaspoons grated orange peel

1. Remove 8 whole pistachios, halve them and set aside for garnishing.
2. Finely chop 2 tablespoons of remaining pistachios in food processor, remove from container and set aside.
3. Combine remaining pistachios, figs and orange peel in processor; process until mixture forms into ball, less than 1 minute.
4. Shape into an 8-inch log, then roll in reserved chopped nuts. Chill until firm, then cut into 16 slices. Place halved pistachios in center of each.

Makes 4 servings, 4 slices each.

Note: If you do not have a food processor, turn figs and all but 8 pistachios onto board and chop together with large knife until fine. Mix grated orange peel then shape as above.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the California Pistachio Commission.