A healthy twist on the classic fig newton cookies, your entire family will love these no-bake fig newton bites that are naturally gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly. The perfect on-the-go snack for an energy boost!
We were never a big dessert family growing up. Perhaps this explains my lack of a sweet tooth as an adult! One item that would appear in the pantry from time to time was fig newtons, which upon further inspection, have over 25 ingredients! All the more reason to switch to my 5-Ingredient No Bake Fig Newton Bites. This delicious and healthy snack doesn’t require you to turn on the oven and is jam-packed with sweet fig flavor.
Why You’ll Love these 5-Ingredient No Bake Fig Newton Bites
- Easy to make in advance for an on-the-go snack.
- Full of protein and fiber, it’ll keep you feeling full so you won’t want a snack again in 5 minutes.
- While natural and healthy, they’re delicious and liked by adults and children alike!
Ingredients
- Dried figs: Naturally sweet and chewy, and guilt free as they are chalk full of fiber, calcium, iron, and other vitamins.
- Walnuts: High in omega-3 fatty acids and protein, which adds to the filling nature of these snacks, while remaining low in calories.
- Flax seed meal: Flavorless, but full of additional nutrients like more omega 3s, fiber, and potassium.
- Vanilla extract: Ties the flavors together with an additional touch of sweetness.
- Salt: Balance in all things, a little salt is needed even in sweet dishes.
How to Make 5-Ingredient No Bake Fig Newton Bites
Step 1. Start by cutting up your dried figs and making sure you’ve removed the hard stems.
Step 2. Then add the dried figs to a food processor.
Step 3. Add in the halved walnuts, then give it a couple pulses to start blending them together.
Step 4. Once the figs and walnuts have started to break down, add in the flax seed meal, salt, and vanilla extract. If you like things sweeter, you can also add in a hint of honey or maple syrup.
Step 5. Continue pulsing until ingredients are mixed and the figs and walnuts are broken into small pieces.
Step 6. Use your hands or a small ice scream scoop to roll the mixture into small balls.
Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate before serving. Then enjoy your 5-Ingredient No Bake Fig Newton Bites!
Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately not. The oils in the walnuts help bind the balls, similar to peanut butter in other energy ball recipes. If you have a suggestion I’m all ears.
These fig newtons can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
You don’t need to! And actually, I recommend you don’t for this recipe. You can reconstitute figs by soaking though.
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Full of flavor as well as protein, these 5-Ingredient No Bake Fig Newton Bites will keep you energized and full all morning or afternoon long. Looking for more healthy dessert ideas?! Try my hermit cookie bars if you haven’t already!
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Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large food processor and pulse until finely chopped, almost the consistency of sand. This may take 4-5 minutes. Remove blade and put aside.3 cups dried figs, 1 cup walnuts halves, 1/4 cup flax seed meal, 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Scoop mixture out one at a time using a small ice cream scoop. Form mixture into balls by rolling in between your hands.
- Enjoy room temperature or refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 7 days.
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