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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Home Baking ยป Home Baking Cakes and Biscuits

    Homemade Healthy Fig Bars

    Published: Dec 15, 2022 ยท Updated: Dec 8, 2024 by Neil 20 Comments

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    Eight home made healthy fig bars on a chopping board. Pin title text overlay at top.

    These no-bake homemade healthy fig bars are stuffed full of delicious goodness. They're easy to make. And gluten-free too!

    8 healthy fig bars on a chopping board. Cups and saucers in the background.

    These quick homemade healthy fig bars make a great festive treat at this time of year.

    Of course this healthy fig bar recipe can be made all year round too, but I always feel that figs are kind of obligatory at Christmas.

    And of course let's not forget the cranberries. I mean for me it just wouldn't be Christmas if we left the cranberries out!

    Oatmeal fig bars are particularly popular as a recipe but I left the oats out in order to make these gluten-free for a colleague.

    And I also made them no-bake so as to skip the baking and make these super tasty bars as quick and easy to make as possible.

    I mean we're busy enough at this time of year anyway, aren't we?

    But if you're looking for an oatmeal breakfast bar recipe then do check out my no bake breakfast granola bars recipe!

    Close up of 6 healthy fig bars on a wooden chopping board.

    Packed full of chopped mixed nuts, cranberries, sultanas, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds these homemade healthy fig bars are the perfect healthy snack.

    There's no added sugar, only honey is added which is a natural sweetener.

    You should easily be able to get all of the ingredients from your local grocery store.

    These homemade fig bars only take 15 minutes to prep. Just 5 minutes to melt a little coconut butter and honey together, then everything is blitzed in a food processor.

    The mixture is then pressed down in a suitably sized baking sheet / square baking pan (see equipment) and popped in the freezer to set.

    You just need to give the fig mixture about an hour or so to set. Then you can easily carve the slab up into 8 bars.

    This is a great recipe to add to you list of healthy recipes.

    Or just enjoy them at this festive time as a healthy delicious treat in between all those other not so healthy things we love at this time of year!

    8 fig bars cut up on a chopping board with tea cups and saucers in the background.
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    • Why You'll Love This Healthy Fig Bar Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step By Step Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Equipment
    • FAQ's
    • Other Healthy Snack Bars For You To Try
    • ๐Ÿ“‹ Homemade Healthy Fig Bars Recipe
    • Nutrition Label
    • Rate The Recipe

    Why You'll Love This Healthy Fig Bar Recipe

    • Figs are rich in antioxidants and high in fibre promoting a healthy gut.
    • Cranberries are known to help fight urinary tract infections.
    • Nuts are high in healthy fats and are low in saturated fat.
    • Pumpkin seeds are heart healthy and have been proven to help improve cholesterol levels.
    • There are only 270 calories per bar with this fig bar recipe. They're so much healthier than store-bought fig bars!

    Ingredients

    Homemade healthy fig bars ingredients laid out on a table.
    • Dried Figs
    • Coconut Butter/Oil
    • Honey
    • Chopped Mixed Nuts
    • Dried Cranberries
    • Sultanas
    • Pumpkin Seeds
    • Chia Seeds

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Step By Step Instructions

    Detailed instructions are the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make these homemade healthy fig bars:

    Figs in a small Pyrex bowl covered with boiled water.

    Step 1

    • Place figs in a small bowl. Cover with hot water.
    Square baking tray greased and lined with greaseproof paper.

    Step 2

    • Grease and line the bottom and sides of a square baking tin (see equipment list) with greaseproof / nonstick parchment paper.
    A small saucepan with melted coconut butter and honey in.

    Step 3

    • In a small saucepan melt the coconut butter/oil and honey together.
    Rehydrated figs, melted coconut butter and melted honey mixture into a blender.

    Step 4

    • Blend the drained figs, melted coconut butter/oil and honey mixture.
    Chopped mixed nuts, cranberries, sultanas, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds added to blended fig mixture in a food processor.

    Step 5

    • Add and blend the chopped mixed nuts, cranberries, sultanas, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds.
    Fig mixture placed into greased square baking tin.

    Step 6

    • Flatten the fig mixture from the blender into the baking tin. Place in the freezer.
    Birds eye view the fig bar mixture cut into 8 fig bars on a chopping board.

    Step 7

    • Remove from the freezer after one hour. Lift out from the tin and cut into 8 bars.

    Substitutions

    • Dried Figs - the star of the show. If you try any other dried ingredients let me know! I have not tried fresh figs yet.
    • Coconut Butter - or coconut oil.
    • Honey - use maple syrup or agave to make vegan fig bars.
    • Chopped Mixed Nuts - I use shop bought pre-chopped assorted nuts. You could finely chop whole nuts like peanuts, almonds and walnuts.
    • Dried Cranberries - use only dried cranberries. Fresh cranberries would make the mixture too wet.
    • Sultanas - you can use raisins in the place of sultanas.
    • Pumpkin Seeds - you could also use sunflower seeds.
    • Chia Seeds - poppy seeds also work.

    Equipment

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links – which means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    I use this 8" (20cm x 20cm) square cake pan for this recipe.

    It's great value for money and a kitchen essential.

    Made with goldflon non stick coating it prevents food from sticking to the pan.

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    FAQ's

    How To Store Fig Bars?

    The fig bars will keep in an airtight container stored in the fridge for up to a week. Place some pieces of parchment paper / greaseproof paper between the bar layers to stop them sticking together.

    Can You Freeze Fig Bars?

    Yes. You can place your fig bars in the freezer to freeze. Make sure you allow them to defrost thoroughly first before you eat them though.

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    No-Bake Cereal Breakfast Bars
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    8 healthy fig bars on a chopping board. Cups and saucers in the background.
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    5 from 11 votes

    📋 Homemade Healthy Fig Bars Recipe

    These no-bake homemade healthy fig bars are stuffed full of delicious goodness. They're easy to make. And gluten-free too!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 270kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • 20cm x 20cm square cake tin
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Saucepans
    • Food processor
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 200 g dried figs chopped with stalks removed
    • 1 tablespoon coconut butter plus a little for greasing
    • 2 tablespoon honey
    • 150 g chopped mixed nuts peanuts/almonds/walnuts
    • 100 g dried cranberries
    • 50 g sultanas
    • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Place figs in a small bowl and cover them with boiled (not boiling) water for 15 minutes.
    • Grease a 20cm x 20cm square baking tin with a little coconut oil and line with greaseproof paper.
    • In a small saucepan melt the coconut butter and honey together.
    • Place the rehydrated figs, melted coconut butter and honey mixture into a blender. Blend together for a few seconds.
    • Add the chopped mixed nuts, cranberries, sultanas, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds and blend again until thoroughly mixed.
    • Scrape the mixture from the blender into the baking tin and place in the freezer for one hour.
    • Remove from the freezer after one hour. Lift out from tin and cut into 8 bars. Keep sealed in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Homemade Healthy Fig Bars
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 270 Calories from Fat 108
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12g18%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Sodium 5mg0%
    Potassium 379mg11%
    Carbohydrates 41g14%
    Fiber 7g29%
    Sugar 30g33%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 4IU0%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 106mg11%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Rate The Recipe

    If you’ve made this no bake fig bars recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. angiesrecipes

      December 15, 2022 at 4:25 am

      5 stars
      Just done with my workout and I would love a couple of these healthy and nutrients packed bars to refuel!

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 15, 2022 at 5:50 am

        They would be great as a post-workout snack! Thanks Angie.

        Reply
    2. Charlie DeSando

      December 15, 2022 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      Neil, nice job on the fig bars, they look great

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 16, 2022 at 5:29 am

        Thank you Charlie! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Chef Mimi

      December 15, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      These look wonderful and I know theyโ€™re good. Just my kind of recipe, where you can mix and match. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 16, 2022 at 5:30 am

        Yes, these are easily customizable with whatever nuts or dried fruits you might have to hand. Thanks Mimi! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Raymund | angsarap.net

      December 15, 2022 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      I can imagine myself endlessly snacking on these treats!

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 16, 2022 at 5:30 am

        They are very addictive. But healthy though, so that's not so bad. Thanks Raymond!

        Reply
    5. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      December 15, 2022 at 11:55 pm

      5 stars
      Figs are not something I'd normally associate with Christmas, but these delectable bars?! Why not - they're just packed with all the delicious and happy things! And I think if you add a little of warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg, they will be even more festive!

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 16, 2022 at 5:34 am

        Maybe figs are not a thing where you are Ben? They're always something that I associate with Christmas. It was always an expectation to get some figs at Christmas which happens here. The shops are full of specially packaged Christmas figs. But for this recipe I just used ordinary ones that you can get at any time of the year. Feel free to add those spices if you wish! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. David @ Spiced

      December 16, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is perfect for the holidays, Neil! We actually have a gigantic fig tree here in our new house...we had SO many figs this past summer/fall that we actually got tired of eating them. Next year, I should dry them so I can make bars like these. This would be a great breakfast with a cup of strong coffee!

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 16, 2022 at 5:01 pm

        This recipe would certainly make good use of all those figs, David!

        Reply
    7. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

      December 17, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      These bars look fabulous, Neil! I can't wait to give them a try!

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 19, 2022 at 12:15 pm

        Thanks Jeff. Hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    8. Sherry

      December 18, 2022 at 6:17 am

      5 stars
      sounds like a good breakfast treat. and it would set you up for the day.

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 19, 2022 at 12:15 pm

        These are a great idea for a good breakfast treat. Thanks Sherry!

        Reply
    9. Len

      January 04, 2024 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      Delish Neil. Thank you for this fantastic recipe.

      Reply
      • Neil

        January 04, 2024 at 7:24 am

        Thank you Len. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe too! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. Jen

      December 07, 2024 at 5:12 pm

      I don't have coconut butter and can't find it in England. Is there anything else i can use instead? Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Neil

        December 08, 2024 at 7:13 am

        Hi Jen, if you look at the picture of the ingredients in the post you'll see I use coco fresh coconut oil. I get this from Asda. If you can't get that then substitute with coconut oil. I have updated the post to reflect that. Thanks for your comment and I hope you enjoy making the recipe!

        Reply
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