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Fig Oat Bars

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Cozy and chewy Fig Oat Bars with a sweet, jammy filling, perfect for breakfast or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups chopped dried figs, stems removed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted (or melted butter)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 and 2/3 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats (or quick oats)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the figs, 1/2 cup water, and 2 tablespoons orange juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and puree the fig mixture until smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, and the egg until well combined.
  5. Add the oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until evenly combined.
  6. Press 1 and 1/2 cups of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
  7. Spread the pureed fig filling over the crust.
  8. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the fig filling.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is lightly browned and the fig filling is set.
  10. Allow the bars to cool completely before lifting them out and cutting into squares.

Notes

Press the base firmly for a neat crust and cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbly slices.

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