What is inside a fig bar?

The fig roll or fig bar is a biscuit or cookie consisting of a rolled cake or pastry filled with fig paste .

How long do fig bars last?

Best Way to Store Fig Newtons These homemade fig newtons never last long in our house, so usually I store them in an airtight container on the countertop for up to a week . If you want them to last longer, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Do fig bars contain dairy or eggs? No, they are Certified Vegan .

Are fig bars anti-inflammatory?

But figs are also packed with phytochemicals which may be are just as important as antioxidants (maybe even more so) when it comes to reducing inflammation. Found exclusively in plant foods, phytochemicals are bioactive compounds that research suggests have antioxidant-like and anti-inflammatory effects .

Are fig bars good for blood pressure?

Rich in potassium, figs restore balance and help lower blood pressure .

Can you eat too many fig bars?

Digestive symptoms Since figs have a high fiber content, eating too many figs — especially dried figs — can cause diarrhea .

How do you know if figs have gone bad?

Any dark or super mushy spots are a good indicator of spoilage as well. If you see water leaking out from the bottom of a fig, that's a surefire indicator that spoilage has begun on the interior.

Can fig bars cause constipation?

Figs have a variety of potential health benefits. They may improve digestion and decrease constipation, help manage blood fat and blood sugar levels, and kill cancer cells.

Are there wasp eggs in fig bars?

Are figs wasp eggs? No. While female wasps lay eggs within a fig fruit , the crunch you experience when eating a fig does not come from those eggs. All wasps have either exited the fig or their exoskeletons have been broken down and absorbed by the fruit.

Why are fig bars crunchy?

A fig is actually the stem of an inflorescence, very enlarged and fleshy, that surrounds the tiny flowers inside. The crunchy little things that you notice when eating a fig are the seeds, each corresponding to one flower . Such a unique flower requires a unique pollinator.

Can you eat fig bars for breakfast?

For some children, a fig bar and a cup of raw milk or coconut milk would be the perfectly portioned breakfast . For others, a fig breakfast bar with a side of hard boiled eggs or sausage and a cup of yogurt will be best. Still others will be one way this week, and the other way the next!

What is the dead insect inside the fig?

If the wasp climbs into a female fig, she pollinates it, but cannot lay her eggs and just dies alone . Luckily for us, the female fig produces an enzyme that digests this wasp completely. The crunchy bits are seeds, not wasp parts.

Are fig bars healthy to eat?

They are also fairly healthy . Figs are well known for having fiber, which helps with digestion, as well as protein and several vitamins and minerals. This means there are quite a few health benefits of fig bars like fig Newtons.

What is the sticky stuff in figs?

The sticky stuff is the waste that these insects excrete -- euphemistically called “honeydew.” (That sounds nicer than “scale poop.”)

Do you eat the inside of a fig?

Each fig consists of hundreds of achenes (they're the slightly crunchy bit), which means that every time you eat a fig, you're actually eating multiple fruits at one time. The flesh around the achene (the soft delicious part that we enjoy the most) is accessory fruit, even though to us it's the main event.

Homemade Fig Bars Recipe (Gluten-Free!)

By Annie Holmes Published in Dessert

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You will love these healthier Fig Bars for a sweet treat. The bars feature an almond flour crust, sweet fig filling, and a crumble topping!

Raise your hand if you are excited for fig season! I am! Actually, figs are pretty difficult to find in our area, so when I spotted them last week I scooped them up. I loved Fig Newtons as a kid and wanted to create some kind of lower carb treat that featured that sweet caramely, fig flavor. These healthy fig bars totally fit the bill.

Actually, Mr. Maebell was not enthusiastic at all when he saw the chopped up figs. It was a dessert he wasn’t interested in having. And I get it, figs look pretty weird. But when they were baking and the air was full of that sweet brown sugar aroma, he was on board.

Figs are a fruit that have a delicious sweet flavor. They can be eaten with or without the peel. For a fruit, they are relatively low in carbs and have a good dose of fiber. This makes the net carbs lower than most.

Figs pair really well with cheese for a sweet and savory combo. You may have seen them on beautiful cheeseboards with honey and crackers or on a pizza with prosciutto and gorgonzola. They are one of the rare fruits that work beautifully in desserts and also on savory, salty dishes.

While these bars do have that delicious flavor of a Fig Newton cookie, these are way better. They feature a shortbread-like cookie crust that is soft and buttery. The filling is just figs and brown sugar (or Swerve brown sugar for a lower carb version). The topping is an oatmeal crumble sprinkled with pecans. The layers are rich and perfectly complement one another.

Ingredients in Homemade Fig Bars

To make these homemade Fig Newton bars, I used:

Butter
Almond flour
Brown sugar
Fresh figs
Old-fashioned oats
Pecans
Cinnamon
Salt

How to Make Fig Bars

First, you’ll need to make the crust.In a small mixing bowl, combine the crust ingredients until a soft dough forms
Press into an 8×8-inch foil-lined pan and bake for 6 minutes.
Then, move onto the fig filling. Place the chopped figs and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium high heat, stirring and breaking up the figs.
As soon as the mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and stir occasionally. Remove from heat when the figs are completely broken up and the mixture resembles jam of fruit spread.
Last but not least, the crumble topping. In a blender or food processor, combine all of the crumble topping ingredients and pulse until coarsely blended.
Spread the fig mixture over the pre-baked crust and top with the crumble topping. Bake until done.

Can I Double This Recipe?

Yes! You can double the ingredients list and bake the bars in a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Can I Make This Recipe Low-Carb?

Yes! Use brown sugar swerve instead of regular brown sugar.

Tips for Making Homemade Fig Bars

If you can’t find fresh figs where you live, substitute the homemade fig filling with store-bought fig jam.
For gluten-free fig bars, use certified gluten-free old-fashioned oats.
These homemade fig bars are especially delicious warm with a scoop of ice cream.

More Low-Carb Desserts:

Keto Peanut Butter Brownies
Keto French Silk Pie
Keto No-Bake Cookies
Keto Butter Pecan Blondies
The Best Keto Lemon Bars