No-Bake Healthy Gluten-Free Fig Newtons Recipe
These No-Bake Healthy Gluten-Free Fig Newtons are a delicious and nutritious treat made from almond and oat flours, natural sweeteners, and a flavorful fig filling. The recipe offers a simple, no-bake preparation perfect for a wholesome snack with chewy, fruity centers wrapped in a soft, gluten-free crust.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 fig newtons (approximately 1-inch slices from 2 logs) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Cookie Crust
- 1 ¾ cups almond flour
- 1 ½ cups oat flour (gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons orange juice
Fig Filling
- 1 ½ cups dried figs, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3–4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Soak Figs: Begin by soaking 1 ½ cups of dried figs in warm water, ensuring the water covers the figs by at least an inch, and let them soak for 30 minutes to soften.
- Make Cookie Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour and gluten-free oat flour. Add the melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and orange juice. Mix thoroughly using a handheld blender or by hand until the dough is well incorporated and slightly thick in consistency.
- Shape and Chill Crust: Lay a 1 ½-foot long piece of wax paper on the workspace. Place the cookie dough on it and roll it out into a 9 by 14-inch rectangle about ½ inch thick. Place the rolled-out crust in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
- Prepare Fig Filling: Drain the soaked figs and transfer them to a high-speed blender or food processor. Add orange juice, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and water. Process the mixture until it becomes almost smooth but retains a slightly chunky texture.
- Divide and Fill Crust: Remove the chilled crust from the refrigerator and slice it lengthwise down the middle, creating two rectangles each measuring about 4.5 by 14 inches. Spoon half of the fig filling down the center of each rectangle.
- Roll Cookies: Using the wax paper to assist, carefully roll each rectangle into a log so that the crust encloses the fig filling. If needed, cut through the wax paper to separate the two halves before rolling.
- Refrigerate Logs: Place the rolled logs in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the chilled logs into 1-inch wide fig newtons. Keep the cookies refrigerated between servings for optimal texture.
- Storage: These fig newtons can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, maintaining freshness and quality.
Notes
- Use a high-speed blender such as a NutriBullet or Vitamix for the fig filling to achieve the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of water in the fig filling to reach desired consistency.
- If you prefer a sweeter filling, increase the honey or maple syrup slightly.
- Rolling the cookies with the help of wax paper prevents sticking and helps shape them better.
- This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for those with gluten or lactose intolerance.
- Keep cookies refrigerated to maintain firmness and prevent spoilage.
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