Fig & Almond Breakfast Bars
These homemade breakfast bars are packed with chewy figs, crunchy almonds, and hearty oats, bound together with natural sweetness. Perfect for meal prep, they’re a wholesome grab-and-go snack that feels indulgent but is secretly nourishing.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup dried figs chopped (stems removed)
- ¾ cup almonds roughly chopped (or use walnuts, pecans, or cashews)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup almond butter peanut butter or sunflower seed butter also works
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Toast Oats & Almonds: Spread oats and almonds on a baking sheet. Toast for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a saucepan over low heat, stir almond butter and honey until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine toasted oats, almonds, chopped figs, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the warm almond butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until well coated.
- Press Into Pan: Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press down firmly and evenly with a spatula or parchment paper.
- Bake & Cool: Bake for 15–18 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
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