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Upside-Down Fig Frangipane Bars
[Vegan]

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Upside-Down Fig Frangipane Bars [Vegan]

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Upside-Down Fig Frangipane Bars [Vegan]

These upside-down fig bars are absolutely delicious – they're not too sweet but so rich and decadent at the same time. Almond butter has this magical quality that just makes everything all the more flavorful, and the sweet potato gives the bars a creamy bite. Of course, the carob chia... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Upside-Down Fig Frangipane Bars [Vegan]

Bars:
  • 1 cup sweet potato purée, measured after puréeing
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 1 cup oats, ground into a flour, measured before grinding
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar of choice
  • 2 vegan egg replacers of your choice (flax, chia, or commercial)
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional but so good: 2 tablespoons Frangelico liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds for sprinkling (see instructions)
Carob Chia Fig Compote:
  • 5 medium ripe green figs, diced roughly (or 3/4 cup dried figs, soaked overnight)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoon carob powder
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2-3 tablespoons sugar of choice
  • 2-3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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How to Prepare Upside-Down Fig Frangipane Bars [Vegan]

To Make the Compote:
  1. Put all your compote ingredients in a large pot and bring to boiling point.
  2. Turn the heat to low and stir, cooking for 40 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break up the larger chunks as they get softer.
  3. Add more water as necessary to keep it liquid but not so much that it becomes runny.
To Make the Bars:
  1. Preheat oven to 355°F and spray and line a 8x8 inch square pan.
  2. Make your vegan "eggs" and set aside to gel.
  3. Blend your wet ingredients in a food processor, including your “eggs."
  4. In a large bowl mix your dry ingredients, then add the wet blender mix and stir to combine.
  5. Spoon your fig compote onto the bottom of the pan, then sprinkle your flax powder on top evenly.
  6. Spoon your base ingredients into the baking pan and smooth over with the back of a wet spoon.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  8. Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan, then let it cool some more before carefully slicing into bars.
  9. Store in the fridge – they are even better and sweeter the next day!

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