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Fabulous Fig Bars

Fig bars are a great on-the-go snack. The sweet, nutty flavors in these bars are sure to be a hit with all ages.
Course Snack
Keyword All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Butter, Figs, Orange Juice, Rolled Oats, Sugar, Walnuts
Cooking Method Oven
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Calories 206kcal
Author MyPlate.gov

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish 9x13

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Dried Figs (16 ounces), chopped
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Chopped
  • 1/3 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice (1/2 of an orange)
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed
  • 1 Egg Large
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cup Rolled Oats

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Preheat oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Combine figs, walnuts, sugar, orange juice, and hot water in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Mix together margarine or butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add egg and mix until smooth.
  • Mix flour and baking soda. Stir into egg mixture. Blend in oats to make soft dough.
  • Reserve 1 cup of dough for topping. With floured fingertips, press the remaining dough into a thin layer on the bottom of the baking pan.
  • Spread fig mixture evenly over the dough. Crumble reserved dough over top, allowing fig mixture to show.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in baking pan. Cut into 24 bars (about 2 1/2 x 2 inches).

Notes

  • No dried figs? Use 3 cups chopped fresh figs. Omit the hot water and orange juice, but add 1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest (grate the outer colored part of the peel).
  • Margarine used for nutrition and cost analysis.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 225mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg