First off I wanted to thank you for all your helpful comments yesterday on ways to get more greens and veggies. I want to share some of your tips today in case you missed out yesterday:
- Michelle Suggests~Kale chips, massaged kale salads, or swiss chard with lemon juice, pepper, and pairing with fish
- Lucie Suggests~ Spinach and Eggs
- Allison Suggests~ A blend of sauteed spinach, bell peppers, onions, and chicken sausage
- Linz Suggests~ Greens topped with nutritional yeast
- Amanda Suggests~ Adding them in a salad or smoothie
- Chelsea Suggests~ Massaged kale salad with olive oil and balsamic, frittatas, or stir fries
- Kim Suggests~ Finely chopped spinach in scrambled eggs or omelets for breakfast or dinner
- Kierston and Lisa Suggest~ Roasted veggies to bring out the flavor!
- Laura Suggests~Blending them into a spicy soup or protein ice cream
- …and so many more ideas. Thank you everyone for sharing!
Onto today’s recipe…
When I was younger Fig Newtons used to be a “healthier” dessert option! Since then I’ve learned better but still wanted to make a bar that had the fig filling! These bars are 100% paleo and may not taste exactly like a fig newton but still have a good fig filling!
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup fresh figs
- 1/4 cup water
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a saucepan over low heat combine your 1/4 cup water and your figs chopped into small pieces.
- While your figs are cooking in a bowl combine your flours, baking soda, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Next add in the vanilla, almond milk, oil, and eggs, mixing well.
- Pour half of your batter into a greased 8X8 baking pan.
- Put your figs into a blender and pulse until pureed.
- Spread your fig jam on top of the batter.
- Next layer the remaining batter on top of the fig layer.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
Makes 20 Bars.
What’s your favorite classic cookie from your childhood???
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Yummy! They look so good, I love figs! Will have to try them, though I need to find coconut flour, coconut sugar and xantham gum first…never heard of arrworoot powder before either
I loved the butterbisquits with chocolate in between, we call them ‘Chocoly’ here!
Hahaha sorry for all the tough ingredients! Arrowroot powder comes from a plant and it’s a great gluten free baking swap!
That’s it!!! Fig Newtons were my FAVORITE as a kid! But really, your pictures look like they’d be even better! Wow.
Aww thanks so much Michelle!
these look WAY better than fig newtons!!
Aww thanks Linz!
I never really liked Fig Newtons as a kid, but I LOVE figs now! Do you think I could make these without the xanthan gum?
My favourite cookies from my childhood were my mom’s homemade chocolate chip ones. They were so perfectly chewy!
I never really liked them either but now I love figs too! You definitely could make them with the xanthan gum. Hope you like them!
These look awesome! I have never baked with figs, but my family loves them so maybe I will for a change! It’s the perfect season for it!
Hope you like them Sarah!
Must be delicious. I love figs, so…
Thank you
Glad you do! Hope you enjoy them!
Holy Yum! I love fig bars!
Great
Oh yum, I was a total fig newton lover. I need to make a batch of these.
Glad you are a fan of fig newtons! Hope you like them!
Yum! I love figs, but I’ve never baked with them. I need to change that! Favorite childhood cookie would have to be soft batch chocolate chip cookies that come in the red bag from Keebler. They also used to have a sugar lemon, which I loved, but they don’t make that variety anymore. Love the veggie tips!
I love anything with chocolate too so your choice is right up my alley!
Is it strange that I’ve never had a Fig Newton before? My mom made a lot of homemade cookies when I was growing up, but I think my favorite store bought ones were Oreos. Or maybe Teddy Grahams…
Ahh loved teddy grahams totally forgot about those!
Holy moly girl. You never cease to amaze me with your paleo creativity. These look so decadent and delish & I don’t even like your normal Fig Newtons!
well glad you like these! Thanks Caitlin!
OREOS!! But I loved fig newtons too!
Glad to hear
Oh yum!! I swear I say that about everything ha ha. But, these look superb!! I’ve still never tried figs before!! I really need to get on that before they go out of season! Looks like I know what is going on my next grocery list!
Thanks Lisa! You have to try figs! I bet you would love them.
I was absolutely o.b.s.e.s.s.e.d. with Fig Newtons when I was younger! My momma would always throw one of those double packs into my lunch and I’d eat the edges off first and save the gooey goodness center for last- some people have ways of eating Oreo’s, but for me it was Figgy Netwons
Hahaha that’s too funny!
I love fig newtons. My favorite cookie ever are chocolate chip oatmeal. Great veggie suggestions!
I know I got some really great ideas from everyone’s comments yesterday!
My favorite cookie from my childhood (and probably still is now) are peanut butter blossom cookies (a peanut butter cookie with a chocolate star or a Hershey’s Kiss in the middle)…so, so good!!
My nana used to make those all the time too! Definitely a childhood favorite!
Love Peanut Butter Cookies!
Thanks for the link up!
Of course! I love anything peanut butter too!
Ooooh Fig Newtons! They hold a special place in my heart. In an effort to provide her children with “wholesome” treats, my mom used to pack these in our lunch boxes almost every day! I would lust over my friends’ Dunkaroos, and Twinkies, while I chomped away at my Newtons. In addition to the traditional fig, we’d also get the raspberry and strawberry versions. I bet those fillings would be fantastic is your much healthier take on this classic, too! These actually look really really good to me! And since I can no longer take a walk down memory lane with regular fig newtons (wheat!), I love that I have an even more delicious alternative! <3
haha too funny! My mom always used to try to get us to eat healthier too! I was always jealous of my friends lunches
Now I thank her though!
I totally meant to answer your question! My favorite cookies growing up were my mom’s chocolate chip oat bars. They’re actually still my favorite cookie, and my go-to recipe for parties!
oh my stars… can you just move in next door and share??
Hahaha sure thing!
Uh, YUM! These look so delicious, Danielle.
Thanks Paige!