OATMEAL, FIG, AND WALNUT BARS

Oatmeal, Fig, and Walnut Bars image

Provided by Kate Fogarty

Categories Dessert Bake Vegetarian Low Cal Dried Fruit Walnut Oat Low Cholesterol Vegan Party Simmer Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

Filling:
2 cups chopped stemmed dried figs (10 to 11 ounces)
1 cup water
6 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
Crust:
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
13/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups (packed) dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled vegan "butter" (such as Earth Balance) or margarine, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

For filling:
Combine first 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Uncover and simmer until figs are very soft and filling is thick, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla, then walnuts. Cool completely. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
For crust:
Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Spray 13x9x2- inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Combine oats and next 5 ingredients in large bowl and whisk to blend. Add cubed "butter." Using fingertips, blend until mixture forms small moist clumps.
Firmly press half of crust mixture (about 3 cups) over bottom of prepared pan. Spread filling evenly over crust. Sprinkle remaining crust mixture over filling; press to adhere.
Bake bars until deep brown and firm to touch, about 35 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Cut crosswise into 6 strips. Make 8 lengthwise cuts, forming 2x1-inch bars. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover pan with foil; store at room temperature.
Place powdered sugar in medium bowl. Using narrow spatula, remove as many bars as desired from pan. Roll half of bars in powdered sugar to coat. Arrange coated bars and plain bars alternately on platter.

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MK VAI

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These bars are really expensive to make. The ingredients are all pretty pricey.

EAGLE MAN

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bars turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.

Julie Sim

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These bars are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. They're also a great make-ahead breakfast or snack.

soNet sharKer

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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.

Olsi Gurra

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I love the chewy texture of these bars. They're also really flavorful, thanks to the figs and walnuts.

BG GAMER YT

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These bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're filling and satisfying, and they taste great.

Don Chilex

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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their oats.

m nazeer

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I'm not a big fan of figs, but I loved these bars! The oats and walnuts balance out the sweetness of the figs perfectly.

MD.ANWARUL ISLAM

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These bars were a lot of work, but they were worth it! They're delicious and they look really impressive.

Yeshi Wangdi

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I found the bars to be a bit dry. I would add an extra egg or some butter to the batter next time.

Thenjiwe Mahlase

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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would try them again with less sugar.

brianna olivarez

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I was a little skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The bars are delicious and they're a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. I'll definitely be making them again.

Lairmon Fraser

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These bars are delicious! I love the combination of oats, figs, and walnuts. They're also really easy to make.

Mary Precious

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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great. They're a bit crumbly, but that's to be expected with a bar cookie. I would definitely make them again.