Dessert

Skinny Apricot Fig Bars is for Dessert.

Skinny Apricot Fig Bars takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Skinny Apricot Fig Bars takes 30 minutes to cook.

Skinny Apricot Fig Bars makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Skinny Apricot Fig Bars are:

Filling:

8 ounces dried apricots
4 ounces dried figs
2 tbsp. silvered or chopped almonds
1 tbsp. agave nectar
2 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ginger

Crust:

1 cup regular or quick oats, ground in blender until fine
1 cup regular or quick oats, uncooked
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces unsweetened apple sauce
3 tbsp. agave nectar
1/4 cup water

Icing (optional):
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
lemon juice
vanilla or almond extract

Here is how you make Skinny Apricot Fig Bars:

Snip off the figs' stems, and put the figs, appricots, and almonds into the food processor. Grind to a coarse paste. Stir in the remaining filling ingredients and process until mixed. Set aside.Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir in the wet ingredients, mixing well to a thick consistency. Press half the crust mixture into the bottom of an oiled, eight-inch square cake pan (use a wooden spoon or your hands). Spread the fig mixture evenly over the crust. Smooth the remaining crust mixture over the filling. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.Mix powdered sugar with a little water (Start with 1/2 tsp.) until the right consistency. Add vanilla or almond extract to taste (just drops). Drizzle over top of bars before cutting.Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TOTCHIKO.

The nutritional information for Skinny Apricot Fig Bars is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 119.2

• Total Fat: 1.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 170.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
• Protein: 2.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Skinny Apricot Fig Bars is Vegan