Homemade Oatmeal Fig Bars

Bahan-bahan (16 porsi)

• 1 and 1/2 cups (about 230g) chopped dried figs, stems removed
• 1/2 cup (120ml) water
• 2 Tablespoons (30ml) orange juice
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup (70g) coconut oil, melted (or use melted butter)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 and 2/3 cups (142g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats (or quick oats)*
• 1 cup (130g) whole wheat flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt