These healthy gluten-free Fig Newtons are a wonderful adult and kid-friendly cookie recipe. They do not require any baking, are refined sugar-free (i.e. naturally sweetened), vegan, and dairy-free, too!
Now that I am a little more grown up I find myself craving foods from childhood that I never liked very much. Part of that probably stems from the fact that I am a bit hard-headed and do not take “No” for an answer. Can you relate?!
When you tell my taste buds, “No, you can’t crave that cookie because they don’t make it gluten-free,” something within me throws a hissy fit and I find myself craving it even more.
So what is the secret to making a healthy gluten-free fig newton really taste like a fig newton?! There’s a special ingredient I found that does wonders for re-creating the classic taste.
What is that secret ingredient?!… Orange juice!
Orange juice is used in both the cookie crust as well as the fig filling in this recipe. Feel free to use fresh orange juice or previously squeezed orange juice that is not from concentrate and pulp free.
What is the shelf-life of these healthy gluten-free Fig Newtons?
At least a month in the refrigerator!
Who will you be making these fig newtons for? Maybe your kiddo for an afternoon school snack? Or maybe even for your family member who needs a little pre-workout bite. I would love to hear in the comments section below 🙂 Have a fig-tastic day!
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No-Bake Healthy Gluten-Free Fig Newtons
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Ingredients
- 1 ¾ c almond flour
- 1 ½ c oat flour gluten-free
- 2 T coconut oil melted
- 1/3 c honey or maple syrup
- 1-2 T orange juice
Fig Filling:
- 1 ½ c dried figs soaked in warm water for 30 minutes
- 1 T orange juice
- 1 T honey or maple syrup
- ½ t cinnamon
- 3-4 T water
Instructions
- Before you start preparing your fig newton cookie crust, soak 1 ½ c. dried figs in water for 30 minutes. Make sure the water covers the figs by at least 1 inch.
For the Cookie Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine both flours and toss to combine. Add oil, honey or syrup, and orange juice to the bowl and mix with a hand held blender or by hand until the mixture is well incorporated and resembles the consistency in the picture below.
- On a 1 ½ ft. long piece of wax paper place your cookie crust mixture. Roll the mixture out to make a 9 x 14 inch rectangle. The cookie crust will be about ½ inch thick. Refrigerate the fig newton crust while preparing the fig filling.
For the Fig Filling:
- Drain figs and place all ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender. Process until almost smooth, but still slightly chunky.
- (Make sure you are using a HIGH-speed blender such as a NutriBullet or Vitamix.)
- Retrieve the cookie crust from the refrigerator and cut a line down the middle of the rectangle, making two 4.5 inch x 14 inch rectangles. Place half of filling down the center of each new rectangle as pictured below.
- Roll up each rectangle, using the wax paper to help guide your crust, until the two sides meet. See picture.
- (Sometimes it is easier to completely cut through the wax paper and separate the two halves before attempting to roll them.)
- Once both rectangles are rolled into a log, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into 1-inch wide fig newtons.
- Keep cookies refrigerated between servings for best texture.
- Cookies can last for up to 1 month if kept refrigerated.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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These are delicious- I wasn’t sure about the no bake but they are really very tasty!
Fig newtons are one of my favorite cookies and now I can enjoy making my own
Definitely worth trying!
Yay! So happy you enjoyed them. Thanks for the comment and rating! 🙂
Thank you for this glorious recipe. These fig newtons are divine. I used date syrup in place of the honey.
Yum! I bet that tasted incredible, Lexi. Thanks for the comment and rating!
Thank you for this glorious recipe. I replaced honey with date syrup. These fig newtons were heavenly.
Yay! So happy you enjoyed the recipe, Lexi. Thanks for your comment and rating!
Amazing! I was nervous about the no-bake crust texture, but it is delicious! And easy to pack for travels, no flaking or crumby dryness, it is quite perfect! One question about the nutrition facts – is a serving size 1 newton, or 2, or ? Thank you!
Yay, Tara! So happy you enjoyed the recipe so much. And yes – one serving is 1 newton. They’re pretty calorically dense but also nutritiously dense, too 🙂
Can I just buzz up some oatmeal to make the oat flour in the recipe, or will I not get the right consistency on my own? thank you!
You absolutely can, Julie! In fact, I have done that quite a bit. Just make sure you process it until you get a fine flour. Can’t wait to hear what you think!
These are so much better than bought fig Newton’s. The texture is great. I love them raw but my husband bakes his in a toaster oven. So it’s a win win!
I don’t add orange juice, I use the fig water and they are great.
I use parchment paper instead of waxed paper. They certainly don’t last a month in my refrigerator. Gobble gobble. ❤❤
So happy you enjoyed them, Anita! And your hubby sounds just like mine – always popping things in the toaster oven with a bit of butter 😉 Thanks so much for your comment and rating!
I cannot have coconut or orange juice. What could I substitute instead? Thinking pineapple juice… not sure on the oil.
Hi Julia! Pineapple juice would be a great substitute for the orange juice and dairy-free or regular butter in place of the coconut oil. You will just need to refrigerate the fig newtons between servings! Would love to hear how they turn out for you 🙂
Hello London! Tried your recipe yesterday and let’s say I LO-VED it! Your base made of almonds is a keeper! Thank you very much
Yay, Eva!! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I use that base in A LOT of my unbaked treats! It’s so easy! Thanks so much for your comment and rating!!
This looks utterly divine!! Thank you so much for the inspiration, I have added the ingredients to my shopping list… 100% making this this week!! x
YAY, Georgie!! So excited for you to try them. Can’t wait to hear how they turn out 🙂
These are delicious and satisfying! Yes, they are calorie (and nation dense) but also flavor dense, so you don’t need a lot like some other cookies????and anytime I can find a good GF treat, I’m happy! thanks for sharing!
You’re totally right, Diane! So so happy you enjoyed the fig newtons. Thanks so much for your comment and rating!