Description
These healthier fig rolls are a nutritious, vegan, and gluten-free alternative to store-bought treats. They feature a natural fig filling and a crumbly oat and almond biscuit dough, with no added refined sugars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 175g dried figs
- 3–6 tbsp water
- 125g ground oats (or oat flour)
- 50g ground almonds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 50g coconut oil (or dairy-free butter)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fig Filling: In a large pan, add the dried figs and water. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring and mashing the figs to create a smooth paste.
- Make the Biscuit Dough: In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, ground almonds, cinnamon, and salt. Add the maple syrup and coconut oil, mixing until the ingredients form a dough.
- Chill the Dough: Place the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes to solidify the coconut oil.
- Roll and Fill: Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper into a 20×20 cm square. Slice down the middle to create two long pieces. Spread the fig mixture evenly over the dough and carefully roll each piece into a tight cylinder.
- Freeze and Slice: Place the rolled dough into the freezer for 15-30 minutes to firm up. Once chilled, slice the dough into individual cookies.
- Bake: Arrange the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts like walnuts, almonds, or pistachios to the fig filling.
- Add a pinch of ground ginger or nutmeg to the dough for a spicy kick.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with agave nectar, date syrup, or honey (if not vegan).
- Dried apricots or dates can be used instead of figs for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg