Get ready for the best breakfast of your life – because you’ll have this fluffy and gooey fig newton baked oatmeal to greet you for breakfast this week! Fluffy, delicious and loaded with tons of fig jam, these fig newton baked oats are the ultimate breakfast!

Inspired by fig newtons, you know those super addicting cookies you probably got as a child, this is exactly what those cookies are…but better:

Easy and super quick to make/meal prep
Super healthy unlike the store-bought cookie
Tons of protein and nutrients
Make the perfect balanced breakfast

Oh, and did I mention that they have tons of oats and protein in them? This homemade fig newton baked oats recipe is the perfect way to bring back the nostalgia of those addicting cookies you had when you were a child. Just healthier and in my opinion, much tastier!

Fig Newton Baked Oats Ingredients

I’ll leave the full list of ingredients for this Fig Newton Baked Oats recipe here, along with substitutions for certain ingredients and what you can use instead!

Rolled Oats/Oat Flour: you can use either rolled oats and grind them into flour yourself or use oat flour. I recommend grinding your own oat flour, since it’s so much cheaper and super easy. Simply pop the rolled oats into a dry blender or spice grinder and blend until it becomes a fine flour.
Protein powder: protein powder is absolutely not necessary, but it makes these waffles more balanced by adding a protein boost. I’ll link my favorite protein powder right here. It’s so good! If you’d like to leave out the protein powder, you can replace it with 2 tbsp spelt flour.
Figs: I personally find that Smyrna or Turkish figs (linked here) work the best in the fig filling to replicate the authentic flavor of fig newtons. However, keep in mind that any dried fig variety will work just as well.
Coconut sugar: just enough for some added sweetness. If you want to keep this completely sugar-free feel free to use a Monk fruit sugar blend. However, coconut sugar is just so delicious, healthy and has so much flavor that regular cane sugar.
Almond milk: I personally like using cashew or almond milk, but any kind of plant milk will work well.
Lemon juice: is essential to making sure this batter gets fluffy and silky smooth. However, any type of acid will work, like apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.

Can I Substitute….

Oat flour: substitute this with any type of flour you like, such as spelt, all-purpose or whole wheat flour. Keep in mind that alternative flours like almond and coconut will not work with this recipe.
Protein powder: You can replace it with 3 tbsp spelt flour. However, any protein powder brand will work!
Coconut sugar: granulated monk fruit sugar, regular cane sugar, granulated date sugar or any type of granulated sweetener will work here.
Almond milk: Any kind of plant milk will work well.
Lemon juice: if you’re using a super tangy yogurt you can omit the lemon juice, otherwise substitute with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.

fluffy vanilla and cinnamon baked oats filled with fig jam filling

How to Make these Fig Newton Baked Oats

I get it! You’re in a hurry, it’s getting late and you want to make this baked oats recipe as fast as possible. So I’ll outline my strategy for making this fig newton oatmeal as quickly as possible.

Begin by making the fig filling. I recommend making this on the weekend or when you have some extra time and then storing it in the fridge to use whenever you like.
To make the filling, add in all of the ingredients (chopped figs, water, cinnamon, honey and salt) into a pot. Bring everything to a boil on medium-high heat and once the figs begin to “bloat” or absorb some of the water lower the heat to low. Then, using a potato masher, mash the figs while still cooking, until it begins to look like a paste. Let the mixture cook for 1-2 more minutes and then turn off the heat. Mash the figs again to help them cool and make the paste even more smooth. Then transfer the paste into a jar or bowl and set aside or store in the fridge for later.
To make the baked oats, begin by preheating the oven to 375°F and greasing a ramekin with cooking spray.
In a bowl, add the ground oats (or oat flour), protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, coconut sugar and cinnamon. Mix well. Then pour in the almond milk and lemon juice and whisk well. The batter should look like thick pancake batter. If the batter seems too dry, add in a dash more almond milk. If the batter looks too runny, add in some more oat flour or protein powder.
Pour the batter into the prepared ramekin and place a generous heaping tablespoon of the fig filling in the middle – the more the better. Then cover the fig filling with some of the batter and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 2 minutes and then enjoy!

How to Make the Fig Filling

To make the filling, add in all of the ingredients (chopped figs, water, cinnamon, honey and salt) into a pot. You can just break the figs in half, but chopping them makes it easier to mash them in the pot later on.
Bring everything to a boil on medium-high heat and once the figs begin to “bloat” or absorb some of the water lower the heat to low. Then, using a potato masher, mash the figs while still cooking, until it begins to look like a paste. This may take some time, but keep at it. You need the paste to look like a jam before it’s ready!
Let the mixture cook for 1-2 more minutes and then turn off the heat. Mash the figs again to help them cool and make the paste even more smooth. Then transfer the paste into a jar or bowl and set aside or store in the fridge for later.

If you’re at any point in the recipe and feeling lost or have a question, DM me on Instagram – I’ll try to respond as soon as I can and help you out!

Can I Use other Dried Fruit?

You can absolutely use other dried fruits like apricots if you’re not a fan of figs. Keep in mind that some dried fruits may have less water content, so adjust the amount of water, more or less, accordingly. However, the method for making the jam will remain the same.

I recommend sticking with figs, apricots, dates or even raisins (use about ¼ cup) to make this filling. Other types of dried fruit won’t work well. Apricots and dates will need about the same amount of water as the figs use, but you may need to add in a little less if you decide to use raisins.

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fig newton baked oats with a fluffy vanilla baked oatmeal stuffed with fig jam filling

Why It’s Healthy!

Fluffy fig newton oatmeal with a rich and smooth fig paste filling…you might be wondering if this baked oatmeal is even healthy. The answer is YES!

These fig newton baked oats are packed with protein, honey, oats, cinnamon, and figs which are all linked to a host of benefits. I’ll leave a few benefits of each of these ingredients down below:

Figs: are great for digestive health, as they act as a natural laxative, thanks to the high fiber content in each fig! Additionally, the type of fiber that is in figs contains prebiotic properties which feed good gut bacteria – think good gut healthy! Figs are also naturally high in polyphenols, which are protective compounds in plants known for their antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help prevent cell damage or tissue damage, as well as fight cancerous cell growth in the body!
Oats: Have been linked to lowering blood sugar levels and lowering risk of heart disease. Oatmeal is also rich in antioxidants and avenanthramides. Avenanthramides have been shown to help lower blood pressure by producing nitric oxide which helps dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow. Additionally, avenanthramides and antioxidants. are also anti-inflammatory. Furthermore, oatmeal also contains a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan that can increase growth of good bacteria in the gut!
Honey: is widely known to be amazing for its healing properties and vitamins. However, the one aspect of honey I like to highlight is the host of phytonutrients this natural “syrup” contains. Phytonutrients are powerhouses in plants that protect it from harm and help heal any wounds. These phytonutrients are responsible for the antioxidants and antibacterial properties that honey has. Which is why when we ingest honey it has been shown to have immune boosting and anti-cancerous properties. I want to stress that these benefits are only shown in raw honey. These benefits are completely destroyed in honey when it’s heavily processed. Make sure to buy your honey locally and from a source you trust!

Bottom line, these fig newton baked oats are the best thing you can start your day with! Balanced, nutritious and delicious!

If you make this recipe, be sure to snap a pic and tag me on your story/post on Instagram @munchingwithmariyah – I love seeing your photos!

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