Oatmeal Fig Bars

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Prep Time: 25 minutes

 Cook Time: 28 minutes 

Total Time: 3 hours (includes cooling)

 Yield: 16 bars

Description

These oatmeal fig bars are a homemade variation of store-bought fig bars. You need a blender or food processor for the filling. For more information on the dried figs or for substitutions, see text above this printable recipe.


Ingredients :

Filling

  • 1 and 1/2 cups (about 230g) chopped dried figs, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) water
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Crust & Topping

  • 1/3 cup (80ml) melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 and 2/3 cups (145g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats (or quick oats)*
  • 1 cup (130g) whole wheat flour (spoon & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions :

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