Vegan Figgy Bars

Name: Vegan Figgy Bars
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps agave nectar (or other liquid sweetener); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0 teaspoons cinnamon; 113 grams pitted dates; 227 grams dried figs (one round package); 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 237 milliliters regular or quick oats, uncooked (not instant oatmeal); 113 grams unsweetened apple sauce; 118 milliliters water

Vegan Figgy Bars might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This vegan recipe serves 16. One portion of this dish contains roughly 1g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 84 calories. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. If you have regular, apple sauce, figs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Snip off the figs' stems, and put them, the dates, and the almonds into the food processor. Grind to a coarse paste. Stir in the remaining filling ingredients (gradually adding in the water), and process until mixed. Set aside.Preheat oven to 375 F.

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Almonds

Dates

Water

Figs

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Food Processor

Oven

Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.Stir in the wet ingredients, mixing well to a thick consistency (if the mixture is still a bit wet, then let it sit for a few minutes before continue to stir).Press half the crust mixture into the bottom of an oiled, eight-inch square cake pan (use a wooden spoon).

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Crust

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Wooden Spoon

Mixing Bowl

Cake Form

Spread the fig mixture evenly over the crust.Smooth the remaining crust mixture over the filling.

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Crust

Figs

Bake for about 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars (I suggest waiting at least a few hours, before cutting).

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Oven