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Oatmeal Fig bars

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 231kcal

Ingredients

For the Bars

For the Fig Filling

  • 10 ounces dried figs about 2 cups
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Cut off the stems of the dried figs then place them in a small saucepan with 1 cup water, a pinch of salt, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Set aside to cool for about 15 minutes. Once cooled, transfer to a food processor, add maple syrup and blend until pureed into a paste.
  • Next preheat the oven to 350°F and then line an 8 x 8” baking dish with parchment paper. Combine the dry ingredients (oat flour, oats, salt, and baking soda) in a bowl then set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients (syrup, vanilla extract, egg, and coconut oil) and stir together. Add the dry ingredients to wet and stir until just combined.
  • Spoon half of the batter into the lined baking dish and press it firmly to form a base layer. The dough will be sticky- using another layer of parchment paper to press down will help to keep it from sticking to your hands. 
  • Next, scoop out the fig paste from the processor and press it into a thin layer using the sheet of parchment paper on top to prevent sticking. Drop parts of the remaining oatmeal batter on top to form a crumble. Gently press into the fig layer.
  • Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the edges are light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

*Use a food processor to coarsely chop the oats by pulsing a few times. You can also use it to make oat flour by blending to a fine crumb. 

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg