No-Bake Healthy Gluten-Free Fig Newtons Recipe

Introduction

These No-Bake Healthy Gluten-Free Fig Newtons are a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for anyone avoiding gluten or baking. Made with simple ingredients and naturally sweetened with figs and honey, they’re easy to prepare and require no oven time.

Ingredients

• 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
• 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

1. Step 1: Soak the dried figs in warm water for 30 minutes, ensuring they are covered by at least 1 inch of water.
2. Step 2: For the cookie crust, combine almond flour and oat flour in a large bowl. Add melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and 1-2 tablespoons of orange juice. Mix with a handheld blender or by hand until fully incorporated and the mixture resembles a dough.
3. Step 3: Place the dough on a 1 ½ foot long piece of wax paper and roll it out into a 9 x 14 inch rectangle about ½ inch thick. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
4. Step 4: Drain the soaked figs and place them in a food processor or high-speed blender with 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and 3-4 tablespoons water. Process until mostly smooth but with a slight chunkiness.
5. Step 5: Remove the crust from the refrigerator and cut it down the middle to make two 4.5 x 14 inch rectangles. Spread half the fig filling down the center of each rectangle.
6. Step 6: Using the wax paper to help, roll each rectangle around the filling until both sides meet, forming a log. You can cut the wax paper completely to make rolling easier if needed.
7. Step 7: Refrigerate the rolled logs for at least 2 hours to firm up before slicing into 1-inch wide fig newtons.

Tips & Variations

• Use a high-speed blender such as a NutriBullet or Vitamix for the smoothest fig filling.
• Substitute maple syrup for honey to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
• Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the fig filling for a warm, spicy twist.
• For a nut-free version, substitute almond flour with sunflower seed flour.

Storage

Store the fig newtons in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep well for up to 1 month. For best texture, keep them chilled between servings. Reheat slightly at room temperature if desired, but they are delicious eaten cold.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh figs instead of dried?

Fresh figs are much softer and contain more moisture, which can affect the texture of the filling. Dried figs are recommended for the best consistency in this recipe.

Do I need a food processor to make the filling?

While a high-speed blender or food processor is best for achieving the right texture, you can finely chop the soaked figs and mix them with the other ingredients if needed, though the filling will be chunkier.

No-Bake Healthy Gluten-Free Fig Newtons Recipe

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These no-bake healthy gluten-free Fig Newtons are a wholesome twist on the classic cookie, made with almond and oat flours and naturally sweetened with figs, honey, and orange juice. Perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert, these figs-filled cookies require no baking and are ideal for gluten-free diets.

• Author: Cleo
• Prep Time: 40 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 20 fig newton cookies (1-inch slices from two 14-inch 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)
• ⅓ 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

1. Soak Figs: Soak 1 ½ cups dried figs in warm water for 30 minutes, ensuring the figs are covered by at least 1 inch of water to soften them.
2. Prepare Cookie Crust Mixture: In a large bowl, combine almond flour and oat flour thoroughly. Add melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and 1-2 tablespoons orange juice. Mix using a handheld blender or by hand until the dough reaches a well-incorporated consistency, somewhat firm and pliable.
3. Roll Out Crust: Place the cookie dough on a 1 ½ foot long piece of wax paper. Using a rolling pin or your hands, roll the dough into a 9 x 14 inch rectangle about ½ inch thick. Refrigerate this crust while you prepare the filling.
4. Prepare Fig Filling: Drain the soaked figs. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine figs, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and 3-4 tablespoons water. Process until the mixture is almost smooth but still retains some chunkiness.
5. Assemble Fig Newtons: Remove the cookie crust from the refrigerator and slice it lengthwise down the middle, creating two 4.5 inch by 14 inch rectangles. Spread half of the fig filling along the center of each rectangle.
6. Roll Up Rectangles: Using the wax paper to help, carefully roll each rectangle into a log shape, sealing the filling inside. If easier, cut completely through the wax paper to separate the two halves before rolling.
7. Chill and Set: Place the rolled logs in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set properly before slicing into 1-inch wide fig newton cookies.
8. Store: Keep the cookies refrigerated between servings to maintain best texture. These cookies can be stored refrigerated for up to 1 month.

Notes

• Use a high-speed blender such as a NutriBullet or Vitamix for best fig filling texture.
• Ensure figs are well soaked to make blending easier and filling smoother.
• Adjust sweetness by varying honey or maple syrup quantities to taste.
• Chilling the rolled logs helps them hold shape when slicing.
• These cookies are naturally gluten-free thanks to the flours used.
• Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for longevity.

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