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Three homemade oatmeal fig bars stacked neatly. The bars have a golden-brown oat crust with a rich fig filling visible in the middle, showcasing the perfect texture and layers of oats and fig.

Oatmeal Fig Bars

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A delightful homemade treat, these oatmeal fig bars bring the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, with a homemade fig filling and crisp oat topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
cooling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 53 minutes
Servings: 16 Bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1and ½ cups dried figs chopped stems removed
  • ½ cup water for softening figs
  • 2 Tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for flavor
Crust & Topping
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil melted or substitute with butter
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup natural sweetener
  • ½ cup brown sugar light or dark packed
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 and ⅔ cups rolled oats old-fashioned or quick oats for texture
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour spooned and leveled for accurate measurement
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for leavening
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon for warmth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg adds spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt enhances flavor

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal after baking.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine chopped figs, water, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until figs soften and absorb some of the liquid. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, and egg until fully combined. Stir in oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Once the mixture thickens, switch to a spoon or spatula to combine. You will have about 2 and ½ cups of the crust/topping mixture.
  4. Take just over 1 and ½ cups of the crust mixture and evenly press it into the lined pan. Spread the fig filling on top in an even layer. Spoon the remaining crust mixture on top, gently pressing it down to ensure it’s compacted.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Avoid over-baking. 8-inch pans may take closer to 30 minutes, while 9-inch pans will take closer to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  6. Once cooled completely, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 50gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These bars are perfect for a quick snack or a light dessert. They are sweet, but not overwhelming, with a perfect oat texture and a chewy fig center that makes every bite feel like a cozy treat.

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