Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Fig Newtons
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These homemade Gluten Free Fig Newtons taste just like the classic! They feature a pillowy soft crust and a delicious fig filling. These nostalgic bars are great for a healthy snack for both kids and adults!
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Ingredients
Fig Filling
- 1 cup dried figs not fresh
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar or other granulated sugar
Crust
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¾ cup tapioca flour or cornstarch
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make fig filling. Add filling ingredients to a food processor or blender. Process until a sticky paste forms. Set aside.
- Then, make the crust. Add coconut sugar and egg to a large mixing bowl. Whisk for 1 minute.
- Once combined, add in baking soda, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup. Stir to combine.
- Then, add in almond flour, tapioca flour and coconut flour. Stir until a thick dough that is similar to pie crust is formed. Form into a ball.
- Place ball of dough onto parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with tapioca flour.
- Place another sheet of parchment paper over ball of dough. Use a rolling pin to roll out dough into a large rectangle that is approximately 12 inches long and 6 inches wide.
- Place fig filling down the middle of the crust dough, about 2 inches wide.
- Use parchment paper to help you fold both edges of crust over fig filling.
- Then, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut down every 1 inch. Then, slice each piece of dough in 2.
- Use your fingers to mend any edges of fig newtons.
- Spread fig newtons over the lined baking sheet.
- Then, bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until crust is starting to turn very slightly golden.
- Finally, remove from oven. Allow to cool on pan for 5 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.
Notes
- There are step by step pictures further up in this blog post. I highly recommend following them closely for best results!
- Brown sugar or maple sugar can replace coconut sugar.
- Cornstarch or arrowroot powder can replace tapioca flour.
- This recipe uses dried figs. De-stem figs if needed.
- If you only have access to dried figs, you will need to add a little more maple syrup while mixing to achieve a sticky paste.
- The crust is very similar to pie crust. It is easily mended and workable.
- These gluten free fig newtons taste like the classic. They are slightly dry!
- Store leftovers loosely covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Refrigerating these will harden them. Thaw before eating!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
141kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
90mg
(4%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 141 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 141kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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