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Fig Oat Bars

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These Fig Oat Bars combine chewy fig filling with a nutty oat crust for a perfect snack or brunch treat.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups chopped dried figs, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted (or melted butter)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 and 2/3 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats (or quick oats)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine chopped dried figs, 1/2 cup water, and 2 Tablespoons orange juice in a medium saucepan. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes until soft.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then puree the mixture until smooth.
  4. Whisk together melted coconut oil, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 egg in a large bowl.
  5. Add oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until combined.
  6. Press a little over 1 and 1/2 cups of the mix into the bottom of the lined pan.
  7. Spread the fig filling evenly over the crust layer.
  8. Top with remaining oat mixture and press down gently.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is lightly browned and set.
  10. Allow to cool completely before lifting out and cutting into squares.

Notes

Press the crust firmly for stability and let cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container.

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