Imagine a snack that's not just delicious, but also packed with natural sweetness, crunch, and nutritional power. These homemade Fig Date Almond Granola Bars are about to become your new obsession! Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or that mid-afternoon energy boost, these bars combine the rich, chewy goodness of dates and figs with the satisfying crunch of almonds and oats. Get ready to transform your snacking experience with a recipe that's so simple to make, you'll wonder why you ever bought store-bought bars again!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Snack
Serves: 8 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup dried figs
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang for easy removal.
- In a food processor, pulse the almonds until they are coarsely chopped, leaving some larger pieces for texture.
- Add the pitted dates and dried figs to the food processor, blending until they form a sticky, cohesive mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped almonds, rolled oats, and date-fig mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat until it becomes more fluid, which helps it blend more easily.
- Pour the warm honey over the dry ingredients and mix well, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated and bound together.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, pressing firmly and evenly with the back of a spatula or your hands to create a compact layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the granola slab out of the pan and place on a cutting board.
- Cut into 8 equal bars using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat edges.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
Tips
- • For the best texture, don't over-process your almonds. You want some chunky pieces for that perfect crunch. • Make sure to press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together well. • Line your pan with parchment paper with some overhang - this makes removing and cutting the bars a breeze. • Let the bars cool completely before cutting to ensure they set properly and don't crumble. • For extra flavor, try toasting your oats and almonds for a few minutes before mixing to enhance their nutty taste. • Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness. These bars are great at room temperature but can be refrigerated for up to a week. • Experiment with add-ins like dark chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or a sprinkle of sea salt to customize your bars.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
