Date and Fig Bars
Date and Fig Bars, the perfect snack to give you a boost of energy, and are ideal as an "on the go" treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ground Almond meal I use Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour
- 5 - 6 oz 1 cup Dried Mission Figs, stems removed
- 16 oz Dried Medjool Dates pitted
- 3 Tbsp Almond Butter can substitute Peanut Butter
- Zest of 1 Orange
- 2 Tsp Vanilla Paste or Extract
- ¾ tsp ground Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper optional
- ¾ cup Old Fashioned Oat Meal
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a food processor, add the Almond Flour and Figs and process until well combined and finely chopped.
- Scrape sides down, add the Dates and continue to process for a few pulses, making sure all is mixed well.
- Add in the Almond (or Peanut) Butter, Orange Zest, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Salt, and Pepper (if using), and pulse several times, scraping down sides if needed, and process until everything is well combined.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl, and fold in the Oatmeal, using your hands to mix thoroughly.
- In a parchment lined baking dish, add the mixture and using the back of a spoon or your hands, firmly press the Date and Fig mixture down evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and place in freezer for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Remove from freezer, lift the paper and place the frozen slab on a chopping board, cut into 1 inch squares or 2 inch bars and enjoy.
Notes
You can keep the Date and Fig bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 4 weeks.
For easier "grab and go", wrap each piece in plastic wrap.
Adapted from Chowhound.
