Fig Bars

These Fig Bars are reminiscent of the Fig Newtons I remember from my childhood. This recipe is however a healthier version since it is gluten-free, grain-free and sugar-free.
 
Following is the ingredient list of the traditional Nabisco brand Fig Newton today:  
Figs, Whole Grain Wheat Flour, Invert Sugar, Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate {Vitamin B1}, Riboflavin {Vitamin B2}, Folic Acid), Corn Syrup, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Or Canola And/Or Palm And/Or Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil), Salt, Baking Soda, Calcium Lactate, Malic Acid, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate And Sulfur Dioxide (Sulfites) Added To Preserve Freshness, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor.
 
This is why I decided to create a healthier version of this recipe. 
 
It looks like this is a very time-consuming recipe to make when you look at all the steps involved in the recipe below, however it is really rather easy. Watch the video below the recipe and you will see how quick and easy it was for me to prepare. Hope you make a batch and enjoy them!

Ingredients:
Please buy organic ingredients whenever possible, for you and the planet!​

​2 tablespoon Chia Seed
1 cup Water
1/2 cup Almonds
1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds
1/2 cup Sesame Seeds
1/2 cup Almond Butter
4 large Dates
1 teaspoon Vanilla Powder or Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt
2/3 cup Shredded Coconut
1 cup Dried Figs

Directions:

Combine Almonds, Sunflower Seeds and Sesame Seeds in food processor with S-blade. Run food processor for about 10 seconds until finely chopped (do not run too long or it will turn to a nut butter consistency).
 
Add 1/2 cup of the Chia Gel and the almond butter, dates, vanilla, cinnamon and salt to the food processor with the nuts you just chopped.
 
Run for about 10-15 seconds until it becomes a dough-like consistency.
 
Place the shredded coconut in a mixing bowl and add the dough from the food processor.
 
Gently knead the coconut onto the outside of the dough and divide into two large balls.
 
Place each ball of dough onto a 16"x16" dehydrator tray lined with a Paraflexx sheet.
 
Roll the dough to about 1/4" thickness with your hands or use a rolling pin.
 
Remove the fig stems. Combine the figs with the remaining reserved chia gel in the food processor with the S-blade and run for about 20 seconds, until smooth.
 
Spread the fig mixture onto the dough.
 
Dehydrate at 110°F for 2 to 3 hours.
 
Score bars with a table knife and transfer to mesh dehydrator sheets.
 
Continue dehydrating at 110°F for 5-6 more hours, or until they reach your desired dryness.
 
These can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or frozen for 3 to 4 months. They can even be enjoyed straight from the freezer!​

In the following video I demonstrate how to create a staple stash of soaked, sprouted and dehydrated nuts and seeds to make meal prep a breeze!

​In the following video I show you how fast and easy it is to make your own vanilla powder.

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