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.
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
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish 9×13
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease a 9×13 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
Nutrition Facts
Fabulous Fig Bars
Serving Size
1 bar
Amount per Serving
Calories
206
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
66
mg
3
%
Potassium
225
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
24
g
27
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Calcium
55
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Butter, Figs, Orange Juice, Rolled Oats, Sugar, Walnuts