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August 19, 2013

Gluten-Free Fig Newtons – Healthy Snacks for Kids and an All-Clad Giveaway

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Delicious homemade, gluten-free fig newton cookies with no added sugar. The sweet fig filling and the tender crust will keep your kids healthy and happy!  This post is sponsored by All-Clad and the Partnership for A Healthier America.

Gluten-Free Homemade Fig Newtons with no added sugar

Here we are, rapidly approaching the end of August and you know what that means.  Very soon, the air will begin to cool off, the leaves begin to turn, and the kids will be slinging their packs on their backs, heading off to school.  These things may already have begun in your area.  And I don’t know about your kids, but mine will be packing their lunches in with them every day.  I know that some school systems have vastly improved their lunch options, but in our area it still consists of hot dogs, grilled cheese and the like.  It’s a lot of work to make three lunches every day, but it’s worth it to me to make sure my children are eating healthfully at lunchtime.  And coming up with tempting but healthy treats is my defense against all the junk being served at school.

So I am thrilled today to be partnering with Partnership for A Healthier America, All-Clad and a group of other great, health-minded bloggers to raise awareness about childhood obesity.  We all know it’s on the rise, but when you look at the facts, it’s quite startling.  Did you know that 1 in 3 children and adolescents are now overweight or obese?  Did you know that over the past 30 years, childhood obesity in the U.S. has doubled among ages 2-5 and more than tripled among ages 6-11 and 12-19?

Gluten-Free Homemade Fig Newtons with no added sugar

You can see why we need to start fighting this with greater intensity.  And the strongest fight starts on the homefront, with our own kids.  We need to teach our kids about good nutrition, and we need to surround them with healthy, naturally delicious options.  We should, of course, demand that our school systems change their ways too, but how can our kids make healthier decisions when we don’t teach them how at home?

With my own kids, I like to take the approach of a healthier version of some of their favorites, like Fig Newtons.  This isn’t the sneaky approach; I let them know that they are made without sugar and are gluten-free, because I want them to see that there are better options than store bought cookies.  And I confess that it doesn’t always work, that I sometimes end up with something the kids won’t even touch.  But more often than not, I end up with a pretty good approximation of the commercial variety and my kids are more than happy to gobble them up in lieu of the real thing.

Gluten-Free Homemade Fig Newtons with no added sugar

These were pretty easy to make too.  The filling is simply dried figs pureed with some water, because figs are naturally so sweet.  And because our camps and schools are nut-free, I used mostly gluten-free oat flour and gluten-free all purpose flour for the crust.  The dough is a little on the fragile side, as are so many gluten-free doughs, but it patches together nicely, so you still end up with some nice-looking newtons.  Definitely a snack you can feel good about.

Gluten-Free Homemade Fig Newtons with no added sugar

Now check out this great giveaway, sponsored by All-Clad and A Healthier America in support of awareness for childhood obesity.  You have many chances to win so be sure to check out the other great healthy back-to-school recipes from the other bloggers!

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Homemade Gluten-Free Fig Newtons
Servings: 32 cookies
Ingredients
Crust:
  • 3/4 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup golden flax seed meal
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Swerve Sweetener or other erythritol
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Filling:
  • 8 oz dried figs I used golden California Figs
  • 1/2 cup water
Instructions
Dough:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the oat flour, all purpose flour, flax seed meal, coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt.
  2. In another bowl, beat butter with erythritol until well combined. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.
  3. Beat in flour mixture until dough comes together.
  4. Turn out onto plastic wrap and shape into a low, flat rectangle. Wrap tightly and refrigerated 1 hour.
Filling:
  1. Combine figs and water in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth.
To assemble:
  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Sprinkle work surface with some gluten-free all purpose flour and roll out dough to a large rectangle, about 10 by 16 inches. Cut into 4 even strips, about 4 inches wide each.
  3. Gently and carefully loosen each strip of dough with a sharp knife or an offset spatula. Spoon 1/4 of the filling down the center of each strip.
  4. Carefully fold edges over and pinch to seal. Patch any cracks or tears.
  5. Cut each strip into 8 cookies and place cookies on prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until light golden brown and just firm to the touch.
  7. Remove and let cool completely on pan.
Recipe Notes

Serves 16. 150 Calories; 8g Fat (46.1% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 29mg Cholesterol; 103mg Sodium.

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Gluten-Free Fig Newtons
Amount Per Serving (2 g)
Calories 0
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Nutella Breakfast Oatmeal from Eat Good 4 Life

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Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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Comments

  1. Caroline @ chocolate & carrots says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:34 am

    You’re such a good mom to educate and make such healthy foods for your children. I feel like my mornings are crazy enough with making lunch for my husband and taking care of the food for my son every morning, but making lunches and breakfasts for three kids…phew! You’re amazing and so are these fig newtons. Such a classic snack treat and such a great idea to making them homemade! 😀

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 19, 2013 at 6:48 am

      Haha, truth be told, my husband very kindly took over making lunches when I got seriously burnt out on it. But i still try to have some healthy snacks prepared!

      Reply
  2. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:22 am

    I agree with Caroline! Super impressive. Making three lunches every morning with nutritious (GF!) homemade treats must be a challenge. But I bet you must feel SO good knowing that they’re eating good stuff rather than junk for lunch.

    And loving these fig newtons! Amazing that the filling is just figs and water. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Marion says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:35 am

    oooh I love fig newtons! and these look delicious! Beautiful photos 🙂 We are cutting out package foods and opting for fresh, whole foods to be healthier. It feels great!

    Reply
  4. Judy says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:35 am

    We are trying very hard this year to eat “real” food and cut out processed stuff. Mornings are crazy, so to make sure we do the lunches right, we put them together the night before.

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    • Jeremy says

      March 15, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      G low in sugar and putting a half a cup of a sugar knockoff is misleading. Ten years ago it would have been some other sweetener of some sort.
      If sweet is a must use top grade honey or actually reduce the sweetness.
      Trying to masquerade the sweetness in foods does not teach anything. Less sweet all around should be the goal.

      Reply
  5. Tamara Hamilton says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:39 am

    What a great cause. I spent the majority of my life extremely over weight. It’s so hard for children physically and mentally. Plus it causes so many learned bad habits. Teach them young. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:50 am

    These are awesome for back to school!

    Reply
  7. Jill says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:57 am

    More homemade juice and smoothies made with veggies!

    Reply
  8. Erica says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:15 am

    These look good, and I imagine they’d be quite tasty with other types of fruit filling too? If we don’t have to worry about nut-free classrooms, could a lower-carb flour be used (like in your hand pies recipe)?

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    • Carolyn says

      August 19, 2013 at 9:43 am

      Yes, absolutely the hand pie crust would work and it would be good with another fruit filling. Just be sure to thicken the filling well with something so it’s not runny.

      Reply
  9. Mike says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:33 am

    We are moving away from a standard lunch/fruit/chips etc. lunchbox to a bentobox-type of lunch. Smaller compartments but more fresh fruit and veggies to sample. Also makes us stick to consistent serving sizes.

    Reply
  10. Cindy says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Since the kids come to my house after school, I’m Grandma, I’m working on healthier snacks.

    Reply
    • Cindy says

      August 19, 2013 at 8:37 am

      I would like to change out the figs with dates in the recipe. The seeds in figs aren’t appreciated here.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 19, 2013 at 9:42 am

        I am sure that would work.

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  11. Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:34 am

    This year we are working on more fresh food items.

    Reply
  12. Joan Garner says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:37 am

    We are going gluten and sugar free! Wish I had done this years ago, but gotta start somewhere!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 19, 2013 at 9:42 am

      I feel the same way, Joan!

      Reply
  13. Anne-Marie Cain says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:46 am

    To make sure I get everyone off to a healthy start in the morning I have started to batch bake healthy waffles, pancakes and muffins and freeze them so I’m not struggling with our hectic mornings to get everyone fed well!

    Reply
  14. Anita Hile says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:47 am

    We have alreadt stopped eating process foods and switched to whole, now we are going to incorporate exercise in our daily lives, and turn off the boob tube!

    Reply
  15. Rena says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:51 am

    Trying to. Use more whole wheat flour in place of white

    Reply
  16. SandyN says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Getting rid of processed foods for good!!

    Reply
  17. tamara says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Hope I WIn!!!!!!

    Reply
  18. Pam says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:53 am

    These fig newtons sound very good, definitely going to try them.

    Reply
  19. Kathy says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:03 am

    I came to the low carb/wheat free way of cooking late in life because my husband became type 2 diabetic, but what seemed a hardship initially is in fact a blessing because we now eat so well, and feel so well. Better late than never, but the emphasis on teaching young children is such an important thrust (perhaps the most important thrust) in the war against obesity.

    Reply
  20. Kathleen says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:11 am

    Cutting out packaged and processed foods and opting for whole food.

    Reply
  21. [email protected] says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:14 am

    These look incredible! I love fig newtons, but homemade…YUM!!!!

    Reply
  22. Beth says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:29 am

    My son loves fig newtons! Definitely want to try this healthier version!

    Reply
  23. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Love that you turned such a classic cookie into a homemade, gluten free treat!! GORGEOUS photos!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 19, 2013 at 9:41 am

      Thanks, Liz!

      Reply
  24. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:38 am

    I am going to continue planning meals with unprocessed ingredients and try new recipes!

    Reply
  25. Patty G. says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:48 am

    More low carb gluten free goodies replacing the high sugar traditional stuff!

    Reply
  26. rebekah montague says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Can’t wait to try these .. we LOVE figs and have been trying to find a good homemade alternatives to Fig Newmans!

    Reply
  27. Susan says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Not a fan of regular fig newtons but these look great!!!

    Reply
  28. Rheanna says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:54 am

    This year, I’m going to do a lot more planning! I want to have healthy options available all the time so it’s just as easy to pick a healthy option as it is to grab something not so healthy!

    Reply
  29. Susan Zientek says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:05 am

    These look awesome!

    Reply
  30. Leslie says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:09 am

    For years it’s been easy to keep healthy choices an option during the school year, because I homeschooled my children. Last year my eldest decided she wanted to go to public school for high school though, and what an awakening it was about the difficulty of sending a child to school with healthy foods. At home we cook for lunch, and often use the blender or food processor for snack, but those aren’t option when you’re not at home. So this year my goal is to have my eldest’s lunch and snacks planned out so there’s no last minute scramble in the morning, which leads to poor choices.

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  31. Eat Good 4 Life says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:12 am

    I love figs and I love the ingredients list on this. What a much better alternative to fig Newton’s, for sure a lot healthier 🙂

    Reply
  32. Murphmitch says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:13 am

    These look delicious!

    Reply
  33. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:23 am

    What a great snack! Or treat for a lunch box! Our school district has really improved their hot lunch program, with a full array or fresh fruits and veggies to pick from every day. Over the last year they have gotten rid of so much of the hot dogs, and fried food. They do have pizza still, but even that now has a whole wheat crust and low fat cheese. I still pack a lunch for my son most days, and these would be a great addition!

    Reply
  34. irma says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:24 am

    Great site – looking forward to trying the recipe.

    Reply
  35. Heather says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I’d like to learn how to make fermented foods & drinks!

    Reply
  36. Carla @ Carlas Confections says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:31 am

    These look like so much fun Carolyn! I wish I had some right now 🙂

    Reply
  37. Karen at Little Red House Designs says

    August 19, 2013 at 11:16 am

    I am planning to get the rest of my family onto my heathy way of eating this fall!

    Reply
  38. Maureen M. says

    August 19, 2013 at 11:55 am

    I love recipes that take an old processed favorite, and turn it into a healthy homemade treat!

    Reply
  39. Kim says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    I homeschool my children, but they still like to eat a lot of processed foods. This school year we’re going to gradually move away from processed foods.

    Reply
  40. Jennifer Grimm says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    Definitely more carrots and celery for snacks!

    Reply
  41. Rica says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    These look yummy. Do you think I could use fresh figs and omit the water, and could I use chia seed meal instead of the flax? I really like your recipes.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 19, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      I definitely think the chia would work. The fresh figs might need something to help thicken them, like cornstarch or xanthan gum.

      Reply
  42. Linda Juhl says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    The fig newtons look fabulous. The All Clad pans giveaway even more fabulous!!

    Reply
  43. Serena @ Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    I love how simple the fig filling is! These look delicious!

    Reply
  44. DJ Foodie says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    Nice recipe! … And … as someone that’s spent years working in professional restaurants, I can honestly say that All-Clad has the best stuff! It’ll survive just about anything!

    Reply
  45. Sandi B says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    I love fig newtons so very excited about this recipe!!

    Reply
  46. Julie @ Table for Two says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    I LOVE fig newtons and I adore that you made them healthy!! This is so neat!

    Reply
  47. Sarah G says

    August 19, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    I have missed fig newtons for years. I hope I can make a low carb version of these somehow. I guess figs themselves are pretty carby though.

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    • Carolyn says

      August 19, 2013 at 1:34 pm

      Yeah, figs are pretty carby, unfortunately! I think they are the main culprit in this recipe, actually.

      Reply
      • Sarah G says

        August 20, 2013 at 9:24 am

        I could maybe do a strawberry newton, which are good but not AS good.

        Reply
  48. Melissa says

    August 19, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    These look wonderful! Thanks for the recipe, can’t wait to make them.

    Reply
  49. Melissa says

    August 19, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    This coming year we are fully adopting a gluten free low carb lifestyle. Will also be limiting many other grains for our health.

    Reply
  50. Kim - Liv Life says

    August 19, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    I used to be all about sneaking healthier ingredients into the recipes for the kids, but now, like you, I fully tell them that this version is healthier, here’s why and see how good it is!! It warmed my heart when I made granola for our car pool girls (4 girls headed to dance rehearsals) and one of them asked, “Is this a healthy version?” I responded yes, to which she said, “good… I like it that way.”
    I have a feeling these cookies would be a carpool hit!

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  51. Mike Huber says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    I MUST, I MUST,I MUST buy only local produce

    Reply
  52. Carolyn says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Do coconut flour and flax seed meal count as nut free? My nephew who has a nut allergy doesn’t eat seeds or coconut.

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    • Carolyn says

      August 19, 2013 at 2:11 pm

      It does for most school systems. Guess it depends person to person but this counts, thankfully, for us!

      Reply
  53. Heather says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    I don’t have kids, so am not thinking about “back to school”, but I want to cut down on treats. We’ve been having dessert nearly every evening lately and need to cut back to mostly just weekends.

    Reply
  54. Eva says

    August 19, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    This school year, I’m going to be more prepared by keeping the pantry and freezer stocked with foods I know they’ll eat. Food has become a battle in our house and it’s time for it to end! Two of my six kids have celiac but the ones who don’t think they can eat whatever they want and unfortunately I’ve been allowing it. Going to try to change that–at home it’s easy since,thanks to blogs like this, I’ve found recipes we all like. But the second we walk out our door it’s a different story! This year, I’m going to bring food with me more often when we go out so that we can all continue to eat well, even when we’re not home.

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  55. Jessica w says

    August 19, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Drink more water and stop making excuses and really eat gluten free

    Reply
  56. Susan O says

    August 19, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    I’m glad to have found your blog! Looks like it will have some good options for me!

    Reply
  57. Lorna says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    We’re going to eat less sugar.

    Reply
  58. Adrienne says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    I can’t wait to try these. I absolutely love fig bars!

    Reply
  59. Teresa says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Thanks for all the great post. My family loves your recipes and so do my nutrition clients.
    B. S. Human Nutrition and Dietetics

    Reply
  60. Nancy W. says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    As always, these look delicious and as always, I am so impressed with your recipes! Keep up the great work!

    Reply
  61. Jessica @ Desserts with Benefits says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    I’m going to try and eat more organic foods this school year. Last year I was eating a lot of fruits, veggies, meats, eggs, etc, but not much of it was organic. Now all I think about is how many pesticides I probably ingested. It’s gotta stop!

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  62. indy says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Eat more fresh veges and fruits and make a green smoothie everyday. Exercise in and around my neighborhood everyday.

    Reply
  63. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    I used to love fig newtons when I was a kid, it’s great to see a GF version of them!

    Reply
  64. Jamie | Thrifty Veggie Mama says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    Love these! I have been wanting to try making my own fig newtons.

    Reply
  65. Sherrie says

    August 20, 2013 at 4:56 am

    I keep trying your recipes and I’ve been cooking more than ever as a result. No more “junk food junkie” for me! Now I’ve been converted to a healthy food junkie! I’ve shared some of my results with my brother-in-law and he has enjoyed all of them. His twins have just started kindergarten and I’m going to try to make them “treats” that they’ll like for their lunches that will be healthy.

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  66. Heather B says

    August 20, 2013 at 4:58 am

    I am making more gluten-free meals.

    Reply
  67. cindy says

    August 20, 2013 at 5:25 am

    My kids are all grown now but my hubby and me have definitely cut out the processed foods and try to eat mostly homemade.

    Reply
  68. Michelle says

    August 20, 2013 at 5:34 am

    Fig newtons are one of our favorites, so I will definitely try these.

    Reply
  69. Tena says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:23 am

    We are switching to eating organic produce as much as we can afford this year.

    Reply
  70. Jill Hartley says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:25 am

    We are incorporating more things from the garden to be as gluten free as possible.

    Reply
  71. Julie says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:56 am

    I love to cook but baking, especially gluten free, is a little more intimidating to me. This school year my goal is to make more of my kids treats or snacks instead of buying the sugar laden and high priced gluten free snacks at the grocery.

    Reply
  72. Kelly says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:09 am

    Thanks for this recipe! They look wonderful!

    Reply
  73. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:33 am

    I’m so not ready for this summer to end! Nope. Not at all.

    These look tremendously delicious! I’ve always had a soft spot for fig newtons.

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  74. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Love this healthier, gluten-free version of a classic favorite snack! I agree with you – it takes a lot of effort to keep our kids supplied with fresh, healthy foods every day, but it is totally worth it!! 🙂 Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  75. Beth Endres says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:58 am

    Everyone in my family packs a lunch and we are trying to make healthy choices like fruit and veggies in lunch boxes.

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  76. Evelyn says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:04 am

    Thank you for this opportunity! I love your recipes, especially your Christmas cookies!

    Reply
  77. Thomas says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:05 am

    Although I won’t be making the fig newtons for the school year, I will make them as fuel for ultras and daily life. I’ve missed my fig newtons. These will make a great replacement.

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  78. Meagan Davenport says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:09 am

    Love fig newtons and can’t wait to try the recipe! Thanks for sharing … and for increasing awareness about this issue.

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  79. Carmen Clark says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:11 am

    Thanks for the wonderful blog Carolyn!

    This year I am going to try and Get the artificial sweeteners out of our everyday lives. Focusing on small servings of naturally sweet foods, like these fig newtons, as an occasional treat and not a daily thing.

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  80. Meagan Davenport says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:11 am

    … and to answer the question: I’m going to work on cutting out fried foods. I am at a healthy weight level I’m working to maintain – but eating healthily is more than just maintaining a healthy weight. If I’m still eating fries – I’m not eating healthily. (Not that I can’t sneak a few from time to time either … heh – but when I eat them regularly …)

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  81. Rebekah says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:37 am

    These look delicious!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  82. Joy says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:50 am

    I loved Fig Newtons as a child, and my kids love them, but these are still too high in carbs for me. My kids will probably disagree and ask me to make them anyways. Do you have any flour suggestions for trying to make them lower carb?

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    • Guinan says

      August 20, 2013 at 9:41 am

      Same here, gluten don’t bother me but carbs do, unfortunately.
      @ Caroline: I wonder if subbing the GF All-purpose flour for Carbalose Flour would make much difference in the carbcount? And I’m thinking of subbing the Oat Flour for Almond or Coconut…. but knowing me, the whole thing would probably just fall apart before it ever gets to the oven LOL.

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      • Carolyn says

        August 20, 2013 at 10:38 am

        Since I haven’t tried that variation, I can’t be sure. But you could try to make it more like the crust from my hand pies.

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    • Carolyn says

      August 20, 2013 at 10:39 am

      It’s the figs themselves that give this recipe the majority of the carbs, so it’s tough to cut back on. But you could try the dough from my strawberry hand pies.

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  83. Kelly says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:08 am

    I have been walking everyday and I am trying to get off of sugar and gluten foods. This year I will suceed! My favorite cookie is fig newton.

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  84. Heidi says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:23 am

    So true about the schools! Very sad!

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  85. Maria says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:29 am

    We are going to continue canning our own soups and sauces and beans and broths to eat healthier.

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  86. Christina Pittsley says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:36 am

    Changes? Hmmm we’re going to continue on our path to healthier eating and find more ways to incorporate low carb recipes for what we used to eat – breads, desserts, etc. It has been fun to go try and explore new things – some have been a flop but some have been great…the best part is we are healthier!!

    Reply
  87. Anne A says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:38 am

    We’re going to eliminate as much sugar from our diet as possible.

    Reply
  88. Kelly Land says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:40 am

    look yummy… hopen I can sub a starch flour like arrowroot powder for the gluten free mix cause I don’t have any! Can you get dried figs at most grocery stores? Never looked for them! 🙂

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 20, 2013 at 10:38 am

      I think dried figs are pretty common but I don’t know about all grocery stores.

      Reply
  89. Anne says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:56 am

    These look like a gf treat my kids would actually eat. The pictures are great as well. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  90. Sharlene says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:59 am

    These fig newtons look wonderful. Hope to be making them soon.

    Reply
  91. Lynn says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:06 am

    What a great recipe! I will be making these soon!

    Reply
  92. Brenda @Sugar-Free Mom says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:07 am

    My kiddies love fig newtons and your version looks awesome!

    Reply
  93. Maria says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:32 am

    I have so many figs this year… can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  94. Deb says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:51 am

    I am getting up a bit earlier and making a much more nutritious breakfast for my three kids each morning. We are taking a lot of sugar out of our diets and adding in fruit and veggies.

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  95. Peggy Cole says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Actually, I don’t have school age kids anymore, but since my husband was diagnosed with diabetes earlier this year, we have given up sugar to be healthier. I’m learning how to make baked goodies with almond and coconut flour and some of the best desserts I’ve found have been on your site, so thanks very much!

    Reply
  96. Lorelei White says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:14 am

    I cannot wait to try these! I love fig newtons, but not all of the other stuff that are in them!

    Reply
  97. Margi Lowry says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I love your blog and I’m always looking for healthy lunchbox fare! Thank you!

    Reply
  98. Kimberly says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    It has been sooooooooo long since I’ve had a fig newton, I just might have to try this.
    Thanks as always for the fabulous ideas.

    Reply
  99. Adriana says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Figs are such a delicious sweet, natural treat. I will have to try this some time!

    Reply
  100. EileenQ says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    We eat pretty healthfully, but there’s always room for improvement! Reducing the amount of sugar my kids consume has been an ongoing effort!

    Reply
  101. Raizi Lindenfeld says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Eat more whole grains!

    Reply
  102. Sasha says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    We’ve done a really good job steadily making certain we don’t consume any processed or fakes foods and choose organic (when possible)….this year we’re going to focus on reducing our sugar consumption (honey, maple syrup, dried fruits, etc)!

    Reply
  103. Kris in Alaska says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Eating fresh veggies from the farmers market and growing my own herbs!

    Reply
  104. Martha says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Going the trim healthy mama way, sugar free and low carb meals, I love them.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:39 pm

      Definitely a great approach!

      Reply
  105. MaryB says

    August 20, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    I will continue to add more veggies to our diet and even less processed foods. We are doing pretty well so far but there is always room for improvement!

    Reply
  106. maryd says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    These look yummy!

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  107. Robin says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    When I started out teaching, I was so shocked at how many obese children there were. I was so saddened by the school lunches and lack of exercise many kids got. I worked also in an after school program and I often taught a cooking class, which included nutrition, easy ways to eat healthy, and exercise. It was so well received and I got some good feedback from the kids. This year, my family is eating more vegetables and fruits. We are making a dedicated effort to create interesting salads, grill vegetables, and eat as organic as possible. So, now we’re eating much more delicious meals than ever before. Loving it!

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    • Carolyn says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:38 pm

      More schools need people teaching cooking with a nutritional aspect to it!

      Reply
  108. Kathy H. says

    August 20, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Can’t wait to try the fig newton recipe.

    Reply
  109. Jennifer Reda says

    August 20, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    less carbs and sugar for all!!

    Reply
  110. Dita says

    August 20, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    What a terrific recipe for fig newtons. Hope I win the allclad. My pots & pans are so old they need updating. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  111. suzi says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Getting more fruits and veggies into my family’s mouths!
    Thanks for the chance at this fabulous giveaway!

    Reply
  112. Skylar S says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    More veggies and fewer processed foods for lunches.

    Reply
  113. Becca says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    They look great!

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  114. barbara n says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    I am trying to eliminate processed foods from my familys diet!

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  115. Loretta says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    I am trying to find healthier snacks to make for myself that I truly enjoy or that I can take to an event or party and others won’t know it’s healthy–until I tell them. I also like
    chocolate and peanut butter. Big fan. LOL.

    Reply
  116. Emily Morelli says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    This year we have pleadged to walk to school at least two days a week instead of driving or taking the bus.

    Reply
  117. GFKimAZ says

    August 20, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    Wow! Gluten free fig newtons that actually sound yummy. I’d love to win these awesome pots too.

    Reply
  118. Stephanie says

    August 21, 2013 at 8:22 am

    We are moving to whole foods – less processed. We are not gluten-free yet but working towards that!

    Reply
  119. Anita Veer says

    August 21, 2013 at 9:06 am

    Awesome Blog! Awesome Recipe and an amazing give away!! Ty for all of your recipes etc., and for a a chance at the give away! Much Love and Many Blessings!

    Reply
  120. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    August 21, 2013 at 10:26 am

    Fig newtons were a huge part of my childhood snacking – I always remember me and my dad snacking on them when we were fishing. I will totally have to try these at home and surprise him!

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  121. Jalynn Patterson says

    August 21, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Less sugar and white flour

    Reply
  122. Marla says

    August 21, 2013 at 11:41 am

    my girls aren’t in school yet. but I am trying to get my husband to take food instead of going out and buying everyday for lunches.

    Reply
  123. Abbie says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    Well, since my family consists of just me, I’m not really affected by the school year. However, I do have a boyfriend and he has kids. I am going to try to do a lot more pre-planning for healthy meals and snacks for when they are around.

    Reply
  124. Charlie says

    August 21, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    I love fig Newtons! Yours actually look way better than the store-bought ones :).

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  125. Marian says

    August 21, 2013 at 10:15 pm

    These look great! I used to love fig newtons back in the day. I love making naughty things healthy. I made my first batch of paleo ice cream a few days ago, so happy <333333333

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  126. galatians 2:20 says

    August 22, 2013 at 9:45 am

    When I get together with my homeschooling friends I bring healthy snacks for children and mommys alike, we all like healthy food!

    Reply
  127. betsy says

    August 22, 2013 at 10:32 am

    whole grains only…

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  128. Stephanie says

    August 22, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    These look awesome.

    Reply
  129. MLy says

    August 22, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    We’re really trying to avoid processed foods and eat more whole, clean, homemade food. It’s been challenging because processed junk is so convenient, and it’s what I grew up on so me it’s just the normal thing to eat… but I don’t want it to be normal for my kids! Normal should be what comes from the Earth, not what comes from labs and factories.

    Reply
  130. Crystal says

    August 22, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    No processed food.. No processed Sugars.. whole wheat.. Lots of fruits n veggies. Those Fig Newton.. look AMAZING!

    Reply
  131. Jan says

    August 22, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Was just wondering the other day if there was a low carb newton type cookie out there. I may have to experiment with replacing the oat and gluten all purpose flour with something lower carb, but you’ve provided a good starting point. Might be possible to do this using your dried cranberries?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 23, 2013 at 6:57 am

      Yes, I think you can put in dried cranberries but they will need more water to make them into a proper paste.

      Reply
  132. Lisa says

    August 22, 2013 at 6:20 pm

    We’re starting Trim Healthy Mama plan, and already feeling the health benefits!

    Reply
  133. Hope says

    August 23, 2013 at 1:50 am

    I’m working to get my son drinking more water and less sugary (hfc filled) drinks.

    Reply
  134. Mary Leary says

    August 23, 2013 at 8:39 am

    Making these for my 3 yr old today. Wonder if they will work as well with dates instead of figs. We’ll find out!

    Reply
  135. Russell at Chasing Delicious says

    August 23, 2013 at 9:28 am

    I am loving this fig newton recipe! How awesome.

    Reply
  136. Iya says

    August 23, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    I’ve gotten the family to stop using canola oil for cooking. This school year, I hope to eliminate food with canola oil/vegetable oil from the house completely.

    Reply
  137. Samantha Hill says

    August 24, 2013 at 1:38 am

    Thank you again for a delicious recipe. I was really excited to try fig newtons, but I don’t like figs, so I used Medjool dates instead. They look more like pillows and it ended up making less biscuits, but not to worry, I can’t wait until they are out of the oven.

    Reply
  138. Angie says

    August 24, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Buying only quality grass-fed, no antibiotics used meats when we buy meat

    Reply
  139. Kasey says

    August 25, 2013 at 11:57 am

    These look amazing. My son is hypoglycemic so I am always looking for healthy ways to keep his blood sugar stable without packing in the empty calories and without adding too much processed sugar. I am definitely going to be making these as a healthy snack for this school year!

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  140. Adria says

    August 25, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    We have been clean eating a long time now; however, when we did buy processed goods the only two store-bought cookies I enjoyed were Oreos and Fig Newtons. I haven’t had either in years but now I’m definitely trying your recipe. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  141. Michelle @ My Gluten-free Kitchen says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:00 am

    I’ve just started experimenting with using coconut sugar in place of white sugar. I often make muffins for my kids lunches, so this week when I make their muffins, I plan on using the coconut sugar to make them a little healthier!

    Reply
  142. Charlotte Moore says

    August 26, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Try to eat more whole foods and more organic meat.

    Reply
  143. Shaina says

    August 30, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    These look like perfection.

    Reply
  144. Robin says

    August 30, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Can I substitute millet or sorghum flour for oat or regular? I have some regular flour, but I also have these others that I haven’t used. I don’t have oat flour. I also have dried cherries as well as figs that I want to use with this recipe for my guy.

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  145. Robin says

    August 30, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Can I substitute millet or sorghum flour for oat or regular? I have some regular flour, but I also have these others that I haven’t used. I don’t have oat flour. I also have dried cherries as well as figs that I want to use with this recipe for my guy.

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    • Carolyn says

      August 31, 2014 at 5:50 am

      You could probably use the sorghum flour. I don’t have it so I can’ say for sure. Cherries would be fine!

      Reply
      • Robin says

        August 31, 2014 at 12:39 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
  146. Dee Gee says

    January 28, 2015 at 9:47 pm

    Thanks Carolyn! My husband absolutely adores these. He loved fig newtons as a kid. And these are so much better for him. Just wish I liked figs, but then there’s more for him.

    Reply
  147. Grace Fox says

    September 25, 2016 at 11:01 am

    I was given a large amount of fresh figs–picked right off the tree. Do you know what the conversion amount would be to use fresh instead of dried + water?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 25, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      I am afraid I have no idea.

      Reply
  148. Christy Y. says

    July 15, 2018 at 11:00 pm

    Do you by any chance have an updated version of this recipe? Thanks!

    Reply

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