Almond Fig Granola Bars are the perfect chewy pick-me-up loaded with nuts, oatmeal, honey, figs and dates. Furthermore, they are simple to make with a few short steps.
The perfect snack for a busy day.
The whole family will enjoy these chewy granola bars loaded with fig, dates and almond. Pack them in lunches, take them to soccer practice. Bake them for the tailgate party or pack them for a long road trip. My husband loves them as an afternoon snack when he is busy working on the boat. And they are the perfect breakfast bar for my daughter when she has an early shift at work. I cannot keep them in the house.
Fear of Figs
If you are not a big fan of dried figs, fear not. You can substitute any dried fruit like apricots, dried mulberries, goji berries, dried cherries or blueberries. The key is to make sure the fruit is dried and not dehydrated or freeze dried. The caloric exchange would be the same, as well as the point value as long as the fruit you choose has no added sugar. Or perhaps, you would like to try my recipe for Pistachio-Apricot Granola Bars.
This recipe will make a 8 X 8 inch square pan.
Bars cut into 16 equal portions (2 inches long by 2 inches wide) are 4 WW Smart Points each or 110 Calories.
Bars cut equally into 15 equal portions are 5 WW Smart Points each or 117 Calories Each. Cut bars by making three equal cuts across one side (every 2.6 inches) and 5 cuts across the other side (every 1.6 inches).
Buon Appetito!
After trying a number of different brands of dried fruit, I found this brand made by Wild and Raw. They make a variety of dried fruits without additives or added sugar. I am particularly fond of their dried apricots as they are moist and flavorful.
