Plus, it’s actually one I’ve been meaning to take a swing at for a while now because fig newtons are kind of my jam. I remember being able to get away with eating fig newtons as a kid because they were a “healthier” cookie. Well, at least healthier than my soft batch chocolate chip cookie addiction. Oy. Healthier options, for the win.
Origin of Fig Newtons
It’s thought that the filling recipe for fig newtons was created by a cookie maker from Ohio. His name was Charles Roser and he may have based the idea off of British fig rolls. Then, an inventor from Florida created a machine for mass producing a hollow cookie crust and filling it with fruit preserves. In the late 1800s, The National Biscuit Company purchased the fig filling recipe and the cookie machine and fig newtons were born! The following is our healthier, plant-based take on this delicious cookie.
How to Make Fig Newtons
These cookies are easy to make, requiring just 8 ingredients! Plus, they’re naturally sweetened and no-bake (with the exception of toasting your oats and nuts before blending). The filling is a simple blend of dried figs, cinnamon, dates, and orange zest. And the outer cookie is made of almonds, pecans, oats, and dates. The result is a perfectly tender, sweet, fig-stuffed cookie that is great for snacking, refueling, or when you need a healthier dessert. If you give this recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a picture #minimalistbaker on Instagram! I’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
