Homemade Oatmeal Fig Bars

Name: Homemade Oatmeal Fig Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 53 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups (about 230g) chopped dried figs, stems removed; 1/2 cup (120ml) water; 2 Tablespoons (30ml) orange juice; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/3 cup (70g) coconut oil, melted (or use melted butter); 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 and 2/3 cups (142g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats (or quick oats)*; 1 cup (130g) whole wheat flour (spooned & leveled); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:28min

These oatmeal fig bars are a homemade variation of store-bought fig bars. You need a blender or food processor for the filling. For more information on the dried figs or for substitutions, see text above this printable recipe.

Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:07:51 GMT