Whole Wheat Fig Bars Recipe

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Whole Wheat Fig Bars
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until creamy.
  3. Add all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, orange peel and salt, beating until blended.
  4. Refrigerate dough 1 to 2 hours.
  5. Prepare fig filling and set aside, see below.
  6. On a floured surface, roll dough into 14 inch square.
  7. Cut dough into 4 equal strips, each 14 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide.
  8. Spoon 1/4 of fig filling in a 1 1/2 inch wide mound down center of each strip.
  9. Using a long spatula, lift sides of each dough strip over filling, overlapping slightly on top.
  10. Press edges together to seal.
  11. Cut strips crosswise in half for ease of handling.
  12. Place, seam side down, 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
  13. Brush off any excess flour.
  14. Cut each strip into 7 (1 inch) crosswise pieces, but do not separate.
  15. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until puffed and firm to the touch.
  16. Cool 5 to 10 minutes on baking sheets; then cut apart and remove to racks to cool completely.
  17. Fig Filling.
  18. In a medium saucepan, combine figs, water, lemon or orange juice and granulated sugar.
  19. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  20. Reduce heat and simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally; cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 501.69 Kcal (2100 kJ)
Calories from fat 120.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.33g 21%
Cholesterol 60.87mg 20%
Sodium 103.49mg 4%
Potassium 337.03mg 7%
Total Carbs 88.95g 30%
Sugars 44.46g 178%
Dietary Fiber 1.89g 8%
Protein 6.94g 14%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 130.2mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 303.61 Kcal (1271 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.07g 21%
Cholesterol 36.84mg 20%
Sodium 62.63mg 4%
Potassium 203.96mg 7%
Total Carbs 53.83g 30%
Sugars 26.9g 178%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 8%
Protein 4.2g 14%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 17%
Calcium 78.8mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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