Fig, Date & Almond Granola Bars
Chewy, naturally sweet granola bars loaded with figs, dates, raisins, and almonds—perfect for snacks or packed lunches.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 244 g
- 1/3 cup honey plus additional 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 0.75 teaspoon
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats 202.5 g
- 1 cup chopped almonds 143 g
- 1/3 cup chopped dried figs 49.67 g
- 1/3 cup chopped dried dates 49 g
- 1/3 cup raisins 48.33 g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to lift the bars out easily.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup applesauce, 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup honey, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Add 2 1/2 cups rolled oats to the wet mixture and stir until all oats are moistened and evenly coated.
- Fold in 1 cup chopped almonds, 1/3 cup chopped dried figs, 1/3 cup chopped dried dates, and 1/3 cup raisins until evenly distributed.
- Turn the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly into an even layer so the mixture is tightly packed.
- Bake for 25 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to the freezer. Chill until the bars are firm, at least 1 hour.
- Lift the set mixture from the pan using the parchment overhang, place on a cutting board, and cut into 8 to 12 bars as desired.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch Baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
- large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- spatula or spoon
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- freezer or refrigerator (for cooling)
Notes
- Try both rolled oats and quick oats to see which texture you prefer.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help bars hold together.
- Chill fully before cutting to get clean slices.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing honey to taste.