Fig Oat Bars

Fig Oat Bars are a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make snack that you’ll love. With their combination of health benefits and versatility, they are sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Homemade Oatmeal Fig Bars

The first half of last school year I made muffins every week for the kids snack at school. Well after months of muffins my youngest began to rebel and wanted something else. That is when I made this fig oat bar recipe. I wanted something as easy to make as muffins that was also easy to pack for school. I also wanted something that had some nutrition but also satisfying and easy to make. After a few different versions, I finally created this version that has become a staple in my household as the perfect snack. Fig oat bars are a fantastic addition to your snack repertoire, offering a delightful combination of chewy oats and sweet fig preserves.

My version of Fig Oatmeal Bars is less like a fig newton or fig cookie and more like a fig bar with a chewy oatmeal crust, fig preserves, and a crumble topping that is irresistible!

These bars are super versatile they can be enjoyed as a quick breakfast on the go, an easy snack, or even a healthy dessert. They pair well with a variety of beverages and can be customized with different preserves. This recipe is also adaptable for different dietary needs. It is naturally vegan and you can use 100% whole wheat flour if that is what you prefer.

Figs are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a great addition to your diet. Oats provide a good source of whole grains and help in maintaining heart health. Using a flaxseed egg not only makes this recipe vegan but also adds a dose of omega-3 fatty acids.

With a total prep and cook time of just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules. You can whip up a batch in no time and have a sweet treat ready to enjoy.

Ingredients

• Coconut Oil – You will want this melted, I also recommend using refined coconut oil but any kind will work.
• Flaxseed Egg – A flaxseed egg is simply 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons water, let it rest for 5 minutes before using.
• All-Purpose Flour – This recipe uses half all purpose flour and half whole wheat, this is the flavor that I enjoyed the most.
• Whole Wheat Flour – If you would like this recipe does work using all whole wheat flour. For the flours I enjoy using King Arthur Flour Brand.
• Old-Fashioned Oats – Make sure you use old fashioned oats, steel cut oats or quick oats won’t work.
• Granulated Sugar – Just a little sugar, feel free to use maple syrup or brown sugar in its place.
• Baking Powder – For a little lift!
• Kosher Salt – If you don’t have kosher salt use sea salt it its place.
• Fig Preserves – And lastly the fig preserves or fig jam. Making a fig paste from fresh figs is super impressive but what is even easier is store-bought preserves (no need for extra work). I like to use the Bonne Maman Brand.

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 square baking pan with a piece of parchment paper and set it aside.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the melted coconut oil and prepared flaxseed egg to the dry mixture. Mix everything until well combined.

Form Base Layer: Using your hands, press ⅔ of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan until it’s even and relatively flat.

Add Fig Preserves: Gently spread the fig preserves over the base layer, leaving a small space around the edges to prevent burning.

Add Top Layer: Evenly crumble the remaining ⅓ of the mixture over the top of the preserves and lightly press to ensure the crumbles stay in place after baking.

Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes on a center rack until the top is lightly browned.

Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool in the pan before cutting and serving.

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