Oatmeal Fig Bars with Coconut are so easy and delicious! These bars have fig jam (fresh or store-bought), coconut flakes, and a crumbly oatmeal topping that melts in your mouth. These bars are perfect for dessert, breakfast, or a snack!
I sometimes come up with recipes when I have an abundance of something. We had an abundance of fresh figs from our tree so I made Easy Fig Jam, Fig Leaf Syrup, and Fig and Prosciutto Pizza. Now I have all of this fig jam and that's how I got to Oatmeal Fig Bars with Coconut!
How perfect that there is an easy recipe to use two of my favorite things: coconut and fig jam! It's not a combination you hear often, but it's delicious all the same.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
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This Coconut Fig Crumble Bar recipe is easy to make but looks like a professional made it similar to my Oreo Mint Ice Cream Pie.
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You can make this recipe even if it's not fig season, you just won't have fresh fig slices on top.
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Kids and adults will love these Coconut Fig Bars similar to how much they love my Easy Passion Fruit Bars!
Ingredients Needed to Make This Recipe
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Instant Rolled Oats: instant rolled oats add a chewy texture and nutty flavor to the coconut fig bars.
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Sweetened Coconut Flakes: sweetened coconut flakes provide a tropical and slightly sweet flavor to the bars.
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Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds a rich caramel-like flavor and moistness to the coconut fig bars.
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Coconut Oil: Coconut oil provides moisture and a subtle coconut flavor to the coconut fig bars. It helps create a tender and slightly crumbly texture in the crust.
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Fig Jam: Fig jam adds a luscious and sweet fruitiness to the bars. You can use store-bought fig jam or make homemade easy fig jam.
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Fresh Figs: fresh figs are used as a topping for the bars to add a visually appealing element. If it's not fig season, you can skip this step.
*See the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Different Variations for Fig Crumble Bars
These crumble bars have limited ingredients and are very easy to make. This makes the recipe adaptable to your preferences.
- You can use melted unsalted butter instead of coconut oil.
- Are you gluten-free? Substitute the all-purpose flour with coconut flour.
- If you don't have figs or fig jam, you can use your favorite jam of choice!
- No fresh figs, don't worry about adding them to the top, the bars are delicious either way.
How to Make These Fig Bars with Coconut
Step 1: Make the crumble by adding all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and combining it with a spoon or your hands.
Step 2: Bake a little over half of the crumble in the bottom of your pan for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Add the fig jam, the remaining crumble, and sliced fresh figs to the top of the baked crumble.
Step 4: Bake again for another 25 minutes and allow the bars to cool before serving.
Recipe FAQs
Coconut Fig Crumble Bars will last in a sealed container for about a week. You can leave them at room temp or in the fridge. Like a lot of the sweet things I make, these are really good with coffee in the morning!
Homemade fig bars can be a healthy snack option if made with whole grain flours, minimal added sugars, and natural ingredients like dried figs. They provide fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants from the figs while allowing control over unhealthy additives often found in store-bought versions.
Store homemade fig bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze them for up to three months.
Yes, you can substitute the flour and outs with gluten-free options.
You can use rolled oats for a chewier texture or quick oats for a softer bar. Avoid using steel-cut oats as they won't soften properly during baking.
How to Make Quick Fig Jam
If you want to make your own fig jam, give yourself enough time so that it can cook and cool. It would be a good idea to make it ahead of time, it takes about 1.5 hours.
Add water and sugar to a saucepan and dissolve the sugar. Add sliced figs and lemon juice and bring the mixture to a boil. Turn down the heat to simmer and place a lid on the saucepan with a small opening for steam.
Every 20 minutes, stir the mixture and smash up the figs. After 1 hour, remove from the heat and allow the jam to cool completely before serving or storing. Check out my Easy Fig Jam Recipe for the full ingredients list and instructions.
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Oatmeal Fig Bars with Coconut Recipe
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking pan 8x10 or 9x13
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup coconut oil
- 1 cup fig jam (make from recipe or use store-bought)
- fresh figs, sliced for garnish on top (optional)
Instructions
- Make the fig jam first or even a day or two ahead of time. If you don't want to make your own fig jam, you can always use store-bought. The fig jam takes about an hour and a half to make and cool so plan ahead. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking pan with parchment paper and non-stick spray. My pan is 8x10.
- Add all ingredients except the fig jam and sliced figs into a mixing bowl and combine it into a crumble. I used a rubber spatula and then my hands to ensure everything was fully incorporated.
- Take a little more than half of the crumble mixture and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan with your fingers. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven and spread fig jam all over the top. Be careful, the pan is still hot!
- Take the remaining crumble and put it on top of the fig jam. Gently press down on the top to get it even and lightly packed. Place the thinly sliced figs on top and then place the pan back into the oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute melted unsalted butter for coconut oil
- You can substitute coconut flour for all-purpose flour and make these gluten-free!
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
YtheWait says
Amazing Dish!!!!!!
Emily says
Thank you so much!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
Oh my word! I need this in my life.
Debra says
Gimme all the figs....I love their natural sweetness.
Emily says
I completely agree!
Leslie says
Beautiful, creative recipe! Looks delightful!
Emily says
Thank you!!
Marina says
Coconut fig crumble bars are delicious and my daughter loves them! Thanks for sharing
Emily says
Yay, I'm so glad you made them and everyone enjoyed them!
Chef Dennis says
These Coconut Fig Crumble Bars look incredibly delicious!
Amy says
These were magnificent! My family loved it. Looks like I'm going to have to make a second batch!
Emily says
LOL, I'm so glad everyone enjoyed them! We had had to make a second batch too!
Alexandra says
Figs are my favourite, and these crumble bars are so delicious!
Sue says
I love an easy crumble bar so I knew I had to give these a try. They did not disappoint! So moist and delicious! Thank you for a fabulous recipe!
Emily says
You are welcome, I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
Rachael says
These bars are so delicious! I love the addition of fresh figs on top for even more fig flavor!
Andréa Janssen says
What a great crumble bar recipe. I love the addition of figs. It makes it so delicious
Emily says
The figs on top give it the perfect ending touch!