Chai Spiced Apple & Fig Oat Bars
Reminiscent of fig newtons, these chai spiced oat bars are topped with a layer of maple sweetened apple and fresh fig compote. They are perfect for breakfast, mid day snacks or an after dinner sweet treat.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
The Fruit Layer...
- 8 ounces of fresh figs, stem removed and quartered
- 2 cups of fresh apples, diced
- 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
Oat Bar Dough...
- 6 tablespoons of butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar, packed
- 1 3/4 cups of old fashioned oats
- 1 cup of all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- course sugar (optional garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the fruit layer....
- Combine 8 ounces of fresh figs (stems removed and sliced into quarters, 2 cups of fresh diced apple, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a saucepan and place over medium heat
- Bring the mixture to a low simmer and swimmer until softened (about 5 minutes)
- Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the mixture down into a sauce consistency
- Reduce the heat to medium low and continue cooking the mixture until it thickens to a jam like consistency (about 15-20 minutes)
Prepare the dough...
- Preheat your oven to 350°
- Lightly grease and line a 9”x9” or 7”x11” baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside for now
- In a large bowl, whisk 6 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup of maple syrup and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until fully combined
- Add 1 3/4 cups of old fashioned oats, 1 cup of all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and stir until everything is evenly distributed
- Press about 2/3 of the oats mixture into the base of the prepared baking dish
- Spread the fruit layer over the top
- Drop the remaining oat mixture in little bits over the fruit layer
Bake and enjoy...
- Bake in a 350° oven for 26-28 minutes or until golden brown
- Sprinkle with course sugar while still hot
- Transfer the baking dish onto a cooling rack and allow the bars to cool completely before transferring out of the dish
- Carefully transfer the bars onto a cutting board, slice and enjoy!
- Store leftovers wrapped in parchment paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days