Healthy Fig and Oat Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings with these wholesome Healthy Fig and Oat Bars, a perfect balance of sweetness and nutrition. Packed with the natural flavors of dried figs, hearty rolled oats, and nutty almond flour, these bars are a guilt-free treat you can feel good about. Sweetened with honey or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option and enriched with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla, they make an irresistible snack or breakfast-on-the-go. The gooey fig filling sandwiched between two layers of tender oat dough adds a delightful, chewy texture, while optional chia seeds boost the recipe's superfood factor. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection, these bars are perfect for meal prep—store them in the fridge for a nourishing, homemade snack all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dried figs
- 150 grams rolled oats
- 100 grams almond flour
- 60 ml honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 80 ml unsweetened applesauce
- 50 ml coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang for easy removal.
In a small saucepan, combine the dried figs with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of water. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, or until the figs are soft and have absorbed the water. Remove from heat and blend into a paste using a food processor or blender. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, ground cinnamon, and salt. If using chia seeds, add them to the mixture as well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
Spread the fig paste evenly over the base layer, ensuring complete coverage.
Top the fig paste with the remaining oat mixture, pressing gently to form an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
Cut into 12 bars and enjoy. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.9 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
