Description
Soft-baked fig bars made with Mission figs, oats, almond flour, and a hint of lemon—an updated take on a nostalgic Southern favorite.
Ingredients
2 cups dried Mission figs (stems removed)
1 cup water or apple juice
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup almond or whole wheat flour
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 pan with parchment.
Simmer figs, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until soft, then blend until smooth.
In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add syrup and coconut oil. Stir until dough forms.
Press half the dough into the pan. Spread fig paste evenly, then top with the rest of the dough.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden on top. Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store in airtight container for 4–7 days or freeze up to 3 months.
Use parchment between layers if storing stacked.
Try with oat flour for gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: fig bars, homemade fig bars, healthy fig snacks, Mission fig recipes