Oatmeal fig bars are a deliciously chewy treat loaded with lightly sweetened figs and topped with an oatmeal streusel topping. These homemade fig bars make the best little snacks or desserts.
These yummy fig-filled bars are a little chewy and are oh-so-very tasty. I don’t know if the fig filling or the streusel topping is my favorite part!
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All you need are a few simple ingredients to make these delicious bars. This fig bars recipe uses dried figs, which you rehydrate. However, you could use fig preserves if you have it on hand.
- butter
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- dried figs
- brown sugar
- quick-cooking oats
Equipment
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- 9×9 baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Pastry Cutter
How to Make Homemade Fig Bars
This is meant to be a brief overview of the recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
This recipe makes about 12-16 bars, depending on how you cut them.
- Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F.
- Butter a square 8x8or 9×9 baking dish.
- Beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla, then add flour to create the crust.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the baking pan firmly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the figs into small pieces.
- Add water, sugar and the chopped figs to a saucepan over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes until the figs have absorbed most of the water.
- When the crust has set, spread the fig mixture evenly over the crust.
- For the streusel, use a pastry blender or fork to cut cold butter into the flour and brown sugar. Add a dash of cinnamon, if desired.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the fig layer and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool completely (about one hour) before cutting.
Store the fig bars in an airtight container and they will last about 1 week. I love using these boxes and layering the bars between sheets of parchment paper. (You can find more products I love here on the Juggling Act Mama Amazon Storefront.)
Recipe Variations
- Add 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts to the streusel topping for a little crunch.
- Instead of cinnamon, add a pinch of cardamom which also pairs well the flavor of figs.
- Use whole grain flour instead of all-purpose flour, which is rich in B vitamins and is higher in calcium, protein, and iron.
More Bar Recipes
I love making bar recipes for potlucks and parties because they are so simple and feed a crowd. Our Strawberry Oat Bars are one of our most popular bars, our Almond Maple Pecan Granola Bars are perfect for adults, and here are some others I think you might also enjoy:
Oatmeal Fig Bars Recipe
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Oatmeal Fig Bars
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Equipment
- 9×9 baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Pastry Cutter
Ingredients
Crust
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Filling
- 9 ounces dried figs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Streusel
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cold salted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F.
- Butter a square 8x8or 9×9 baking dish.
- Beat together butter, sugar, and vanilla, then add flour to create the crust.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the baking pan firmly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the figs into small pieces.
- Add water, sugar and the chopped figs to a saucepan over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes until the figs have absorbed most of the water.
- When the crust has set, spread the fig mixture evenly over the crust.
- For the streusel, use a pastry blender or fork to cut cold butter into the flour and brown sugar. Add a dash of cinnamon, if desired.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the fig layer and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool completely (about one hour) before cutting.
Notes
Recipe Variations
- Add 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts to the streusel topping for a little crunch.
- Instead of cinnamon, add a pinch of cardamom which also pairs well the flavor of figs.
- Use whole grain flour instead of all-purpose flour, which is rich in B vitamins and is higher in calcium, protein, and iron.
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