Healthy No Bake Fig Newton Cookies (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Prep Time 20 mins

Rest Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Ratings 5 from 2 votes

Cuisine: American

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 18

Calories: 155

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Crust

For the Filling

7 oz dried figs (soaked in warm water for 30 minutes. Make sure the water covers the figs by 1/2 an inch.)
3 tbsp orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tbsp maple syrup (organic)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

Before you start

1
Before you start preparing your fig newton cookie crust, make sure you have soaked your dried figs in water for 30 minutes so that they blend easily.
2
Drain your figs. In a food processor, add the figs, orange juice, syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Blend and refrigerate while you make your dough.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, oat flour, and salt. Add in the coconut oil, syrup, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix until fully incorporated and a dough forms. It is sometimes easiest to just use your hands to make the dough.
4
On a long piece of wax paper or parchment paper, roll out your cookie crust. Roll the crust out into a long rectangle. The cookie dough should be about 1/4 inch thick.
5
Cut a line down the middle of the rectangle long ways so that you now have two long rectangles. Place half of filling down the center of each new rectangle. Fold each rectangle over itself longways. Watch my Instagram reel if you need a video visual (linked in this blog post)
6
Slice your fig newton cookies as big ad you would like. I cut mine into 18 slices. Refrigerate, covered for at least an hour before serving. Keep cookies refrigerated between servings for best texture. Cookies can last for up to 1 month if kept refrigerated!!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 18

Serving Size 1 cookie

Amount Per Serving
Calories 155kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g10%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Sodium 69.4mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 20.2g7%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g14%
Sugars 10.2g
Protein 4.4g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.