Fig Bars

By á-29897

Makes 16 bars. Each bar (with almonds) contains: 117 Calories (kcal); 1 g Total Fat; (10% calories from fat); 2 g Protein; 26 g Carbohydrate; 0 mg Cholesterol; 67 mg Sodium; 4 g Fiber

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 8 ounces dried figs (one round package)
• 4 ounces pitted dates
• 2 tbsp. slivered or chopped almonds (optional)
• 2 drops anise extract (optional)
• 1 tbsp. agave nectar (or other liquid sweetener)
• 2 tbsp. water
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. ginger
• Crust:
• 1 cup regular or quick oats, ground in blender until fine
• 1 cup regular or quick oats, unground
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces unsweetened apple sauce
• 3 tbsp. agave nectar (or other liquid sweetener)
• 1/4 cup water

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from blog.fatfreevegan.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 375 F.
2.Make the filling: Snip off the figs’ stems, and put the figs, dates, and almonds into the food processor. Grind to a coarse paste. Stir in the remaining filling ingredients and process until mixed. Set aside.
3. For the crust, combine the oats (ground and unground), baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir in the apple sauce, agave nectar, and water, mixing well to a thick consistency. Press half the crust mixture into the bottom of an oiled, eight-inch square cake pan (use a wooden spoon or your hands). Spread the fig mixture evenly over the crust. Smooth the remaining crust mixture over the filling. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
4.Icing (optional): Mix powdered sugar (about 3 tbsp.) with a little water (Start with 1/2 tsp.) until the right consistency. Add vanilla or almond extract to taste (just drops). Drizzle over top of bars before cutting.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s) | Cooking time: 30 minute(s)