OAT AND FIG SQUARES
Figs, rich in antioxidants, are combined with fiber-filled oats, whole-grain flour, and honey to make a snack that is healthier than a standard cookie or energy bar. I think they are quite delicious! The recipe is adapted from one published in "Delicious Living", a magazine provided complimentary by our local health food store; it was included in a feature on reducing sugar cravings and making healthier substitutions. Be sure to use whole-wheat pastry flour--you won't get the same results with regular whole-wheat flour.
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 16 2X2-inch squares, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F . Put figs in a small saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let figs soften for 5-7 minutes. Do not drain.
- Lightly coat an 8X8-inch baking pan with cooking spray (or line with parchment paper or nonstick foil). In a small bowl, mix canola oil or butter, honey, and milk. In a medium bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt; add wet ingredients, then mix well.
- Remove softened figs from water and place in a blender or food processor. Add 3 tablespoons of the rehydrating water and puree until smooth. (I added a tiny bit more water as they still seemed a little thick to spread easily.).
- Place a little more than half of the oat mixture in the prepared pan and spread evenly across the bottom. (It was sticking to my hands a bit, so I laid waxed paper over it to press on as I evened it out.) Spread figs evenly on top. Add remaining oat mixture on top of fig layer, allowing some of the figs to show through. (I just pinched off bits of the dough and dropped them evenly over the top.) Pat lightly to flatten.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on a wire rack. When cool, cut into 16 squares.
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MR MATU
[email protected]I can't wait to try these squares with different fruits, like apples or berries.
Rajan Tp
[email protected]These squares are a great way to use up leftover oats.
Qaisar saddique khattak
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these squares again! They're so delicious and easy to make.
Adam Kaye
[email protected]These squares are the perfect healthy snack! They're filling and satisfying, but they're not too heavy.
Mowrin akter Mow
[email protected]I added a little bit of cinnamon to the batter and it gave the squares a nice warm flavor.
Abnabo Cummade
[email protected]I used dried figs instead of fresh figs and they worked just fine.
movie library official
[email protected]These squares are so easy to make! I had them in the oven in less than 30 minutes.
Saf F
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of figs, but I really enjoyed these squares. The oats and honey helped to offset the tartness of the figs.
WilliamTSIII
[email protected]I made these squares for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Rb gamer
[email protected]These oat and fig squares are a delightful treat! The combination of oats, figs, and honey creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures.