Description
An incredibly chewy and wholesome oatmeal bar filled with a sweet, scratch-made cinnamon fig jam filling.
Ingredients
Filling:
1 and 1/2 cups (230g) chopped dried figs, stems removed
1/2 cup (120ml) water
2 Tablespoons (30ml) orange juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Crust & Topping:
1/3 cup (70g) coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 and 2/3 cups (142g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
1 cup (130g) whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Simmer chopped dried figs, water, and orange juice in a saucepan for 8-10 minutes until soft; stir in vanilla and blend into a smooth paste.
2. Whisk melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and brown sugar together in a large bowl, then beat in the egg.
3. Stir in the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until a clumpy dough forms.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
5. Press two-thirds of the oat dough firmly into the bottom of the pan to create a solid crust.
6. Spread the fig paste evenly over the crust, crumble the remaining oat dough over the top, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Notes
Spoon and level your whole wheat flour to prevent the oat crust from turning out dry. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g