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Coconut Fig Bars

January 12, 2010 By Kristen Feola

Coconut Fig Bars

These wonderfully moist, chewy treats are so good that you won't believe there's no added sugar in them.
4.67 from 18 votes
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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup Date Honey
  • 1 cup chopped dried figs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, optional
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix coconut flour, oats, applesauce, and Date Honey until well combined. Stir in figs, pecans, flaxseed meal (if using), coconut, and cinnamon.
  • Lightly rub an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with olive oil and press mixture into dish. Bake 15 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes at room temperature and serve.
  • Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 bar)

Notes

  • Substitute almond flour, oat flour, or whole wheat flour for coconut flour.
  • Increase shredded coconut for more coconut flavor.
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Brenda Michael
Brenda Michael
8 years ago

My daughter-on-law is allergic to coconut. What can I substitute ? Also what can I substitute for the Date honey ? I want to make these, but will wait for your answer. I want them to turn out good.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
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Reply to  Brenda Michael
8 years ago

You can substitute any whole grain flour (or bean flour) for coconut flour. So you can use whole wheat, brown rice, chickpea, etc. You might also want to try a combination of flours. The Date Honey adds natural sweetness, so I’m not sure what the best substitution would be. You could try adding raisins or chopped dates.

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Pamela Barolet
Pamela Barolet
8 years ago

Mine was crumbly also. I did the SCD Diet for 2 years and so I had quite a few recipes that used coconut flour. Coconut flour super absorbs moisture. I thought 1/2 cup sounded like a lot, but decided to try it. Probably 1/4 cup would be better with 1/4 cup almond flour. Will use what I made as a topping for something else.Would be great on baked apples or other baked fruit.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Pamela Barolet
8 years ago

Thanks for your feedback, Pamela!

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Karen Peebles
Karen Peebles
8 years ago

Sorry to burst your bubble, there is no date honey on the Daniel fast.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Karen Peebles
8 years ago

Hi, Karen. Yes, dates are allowed on the Daniel Fast. A date is a fruit. Fruit is a part of the Daniel Fast. And, my Date Honey recipe only contains water, dates, and cinnamon. Completely Daniel Fast friendly!

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Julie
Julie
9 years ago

These are great! I cut them into 16 squares with a miscalculation, but it cuts down on the carbs for me, just not the sugar. I really wish I could calculate this using an online recipe program, but sadly, they don’t have the coconut flour listed. They do at another place, but I can’t choose the measurement I want.
Went 1/4 coconut flour and 1/4 almond meal and upped the coconut to 1/4. Added ground ginger and allspice to the mix too. We’re happy here.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Julie
9 years ago

Thanks for your feedback! So glad you enjoyed them.

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Gayle Ciotti
Gayle Ciotti
9 years ago

If you like fig newtons you will love these bars they are so yummy.

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Heather
Heather
9 years ago

Made this and it was crumbly… Taste is okay. Disappointed it was so crumbly. I even added a bit more applesauce and honey as other recipes indicated. Also used flax seeds because that is an substitute. Probably will not make again.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Heather
9 years ago

Hi, Heather! Thanks for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear this recipe wasn’t a winner for you. But don’t give up! My website provides hundreds of Daniel Fast recipes. I’m confident you’ll find several that you like. 🙂

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Carla
Carla
9 years ago

Blessings!
I was wondering if almond or coconut milk in the recipe would result in a moister product?

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
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Reply to  Carla
9 years ago

Hi, Carla! You could certainly try, although using applesauce makes them pretty moist. I haven’t tried adding or substituting almond (or coconut milk) myself, but it’s a great suggestion. Thanks for your question!

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Dori Dunham
Dori Dunham
9 years ago

Thank you for all of the wonderful recipes! I am not a fig fan. What can I substitute?

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
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Reply to  Dori Dunham
9 years ago

You’re welcome! You can substitute any dried fruit (unsweetened). You can even use fresh, if you like.

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Yvette
Yvette
9 years ago

Hi Kristin,

Have you tried this recipe with oat flour. I found the recipe just a little too moist. After cooling 10 minutes I was expecting a more granola bar type texture. What should be the result of the texture? It still tasted good!

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
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Reply to  Yvette
9 years ago

Hi, Yvette! Yes, you could substitute oat flour, although I’ve never made it that way. The texture should be more brownie-like than granola-like. If it’s too moist, you can cut back on some of the applesauce. That should help a little. Thanks for your feedback!

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Yvette
Yvette
Reply to  Kristen Feola
9 years ago

Thanks Kristen!

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Carina
Carina
10 years ago

It did not even bind together. I had doubled the amount of applesauce and it still did not work.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Carina
10 years ago

Carina, I’m so sorry the consistency wasn’t right. You used Date Honey as well?

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Carina
Carina
Reply to  Kristen Feola
10 years ago

Hi Kristen.
Thank you so much for your response. I did add the Date Honey. I was just reading one of yours responses under the Pineapple Citrus Muffin regarding coconut flour and liquids and I wonder if this type of flour needs more liquids to get ingredients to bind. I am new to this type of flour.
I have had great success with your other recipes. This is my second year doing the Daniel Fast and I bought your book this time. Love it!

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Carina
10 years ago

Thank you for purchasing my book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast! I pray it continues to bless you as you seek the Lord. Have a wonderful day!

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Lara
Lara
10 years ago

I am wondering if there is a typo in the recipe. Mine also turned out very crumbly. I can’t even get them out of the pan in one piece : /

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
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Reply to  Lara
10 years ago

Lara, I’m so sorry you had trouble with the consistency. Very frustrating, I’m sure. Perhaps adding a little more applesauce would help.

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Mary Hale
Mary Hale
Reply to  Lara
10 years ago

I would add a little more apple sauce. Also some ovens bake hotter than others, try baking on 325 degrees.

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shanelle
shanelle
10 years ago

Hi, what can you substitute the coconut flour with? I have never seen that in my country.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  shanelle
10 years ago

Any whole grain flour will work (whole wheat, oat, spelt, etc.). You may need to add more unsweetened shredded coconut, though, to have the coconut flavor.

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Sharon
Sharon
10 years ago

I have a question, where do you get date honey from?? thanks

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Sharon
10 years ago

Great question! Date Honey is actually a recipe on my website. If you click on the underlined link, you will see the page. 🙂

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Kathyrn Payne
Kathyrn Payne
11 years ago

Thanks for all the great recipes. I am a first-timer and was lost until I found your site. Just curious about the other folks’ experiences with weight gain and loss. I guess I would have thought that giving up dairy and meat would result in some weight loss. I feel great but haven’t lost a pound (might have even gained). Only two weeks in so it could be just too early to say.

Any comments?

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Kathyrn Payne
11 years ago

There are many factors involved. Yes, it’s a little early to see much weight loss. Many people do lose weight on the Daniel Fast, but some don’t. Even though you can eat, you still need to watch portion control. My advice to you is this: Keep your focus on the Lord, and make time with Him your priority. Pray for strength and self-control with the eating, and ask God to bless your efforts. At the end of 21 days, I’d be surprised if you haven’t lost a little weight. 🙂 God will help you if you trust in Him!

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Amy Patton
Amy Patton
11 years ago

Did I miss an ingredient? My mixture was kind like a powdery crumble.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Amy Patton
11 years ago

It shouldn’t be powder. Did you use 1 full cup of applesauce AND 1/4 cup of Date Honey?

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Amy Patton
Amy Patton
Reply to  Kristen Feola
11 years ago

I tried to double the recipe and think I must have missed something. They were still my daughter’s favorite. I will try again. A single batch this time!

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
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Reply to  Amy Patton
11 years ago

Hmmmm. Should be fine to double the recipe. What happened? I’m glad your daughter likes the recipe, though! 🙂

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Lizette
Lizette
Reply to  Amy Patton
11 years ago

I have the same problem. I did single batch. But came out crumble powder. I did use the coconut flour. The only difference is replacement of figs for dried apricot. Does that make any difference? Pls let me know. Thanks.

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Lizette
11 years ago

No, it shouldn’t make a difference if you use figs. You can try adding a little more applesauce to hold the dough together. Then, it should work fine!

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feolafitness
feolafitness
15 years ago

She’s right. It IS crazy good!

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Jdaley
Jdaley
Reply to  feolafitness
8 years ago

Where Would I purchase date honey?

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Kristen Feola
Kristen Feola
Author
Reply to  Jdaley
8 years ago

Hi, Judy! Great question. You don’t purchase it; you make it! 🙂 Just click on the “Date Honey” link in the ingredients, and you’ll be directed to the Date Honey recipe.

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ab
ab
15 years ago

I didn’t post on the date honey, but I will here, so…if anyone is reading this–you need to know that that date honey is crazy good. Like, sit around with a spoonful of it, and smile to yourself, GOOD. Try it. Eat it. Smile. That’s the progression.

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