Fig Newtons - Gluten Free

By kelseyll

Per Serving:
4g Fiber
117 Calories
1g Fat
2g Protein

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 8 oz. dried figs (light in color, not black)
• 4 oz. pitted dates
• 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds
• 1 Tbsp. honey or agave nectar
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. ginger
• Crust:
• 1 c. oat flour (grind oats in food processor)- can use Gluten Free Oats
• 1 c. rolled oats - can use Gluten Free Oats
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 /f tsp. salt
• 4 oz unsweetened applesauce
• 3 Tbsp. honey or agave nectar
• 1/4 c. water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Mix all crust ingredients together well. Press half of the mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish.

3. Add Filling Ingredients to a food processor one at time to create a thick filling.

4. Spoon over crust and spread out evenly.

5. Top with remaining crust and pat down slightly.

6. Bake 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.