No-Bake Fig and Walnut Cups

These fig and walnut cups are healthy no-bake treats comprising dark chocolate, oats, walnuts, and dried figs. They are full of fibre and protein while being low in sugar, making them perfect for snacking on when you have a sweet tooth.

To make these fig and walnut cups, you start by blending figs with oats, walnuts, and peanut butter, which forms the base of the fig and walnut cups. Then, once the mixture is pressed in muffin cups, it is topped with melted dark chocolate before being garnished with walnuts and chilled until set.

What are Fig and Walnut Cups?

Fig and walnut cups are desserts that are made using muffin cups and involve a dried fruit and oat layer and a dark chocolate layer. The oat layer is reminiscent of a granola bar as it contains oats, dried figs, peanut butter, and walnuts which combine into a mixture that is easy to press into muffin cups. Meanwhile, the dark chocolate layer takes these treats over the top adding some decadence to them.

Pro Tips

• Make sure the dried figs or dried plums that are used are very fresh to ensure they have enough stickiness to hold the oat mixture together.
• Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water to ensure it gently melts.
• If you don’t have walnuts on hand, you could use pecans instead.
• If you aren’t a fan of dark chocolate, milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate are excellent alternatives you can use in this recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Oats Gluten-Free?

Yes, oats are naturally gluten-free, although you should double-check the package to ensure they weren’t processed in a facility where they have come in contact with other foods with gluten in them to be sure.

Can I Use Fresh Figs Instead of Dried?

No, unfortunately, fresh figs won’t work in this recipe as they won’t provide the same stickiness as the dried figs. Dried figs are essential to helping the oat mixture bind together into a mixture that you can press into muffin cups.

Can I Use a Different Nut Butter in Fig and Walnut Cups?

Absolutely! If you don’t love peanut butter or are allergic to it, this recipe would work well with almond butter or cashew butter instead.

How to Store Fig and Walnut Cups

These fig and walnut cups can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge or freezer until you are ready to enjoy them. In the fridge, they should stay fresh for a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, in the freezer, it is best to enjoy them within 3 to 4 months.

How to Make Fig and Walnut Cups

Step 1

Step 1

In a food processor, blend the figs with the oats, walnuts, and peanut butter until combined.

In a food processor, blend the figs with the oats, walnuts, and peanut butter until combined.

Step 2

Step 2

Press the oat mixture into muffin cups lined with paper liners.

Press the oat mixture into muffin cups lined with paper liners.

Step 3

Step 3

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler until smooth.

Step 4

Step 4

Pour it on top of the muffin cups.

Pour it on top of the muffin cups.

Step 5

Step 5

Garnish them with the whole walnuts and refrigerate them for 30 minutes until set.

Garnish them with the whole walnuts and refrigerate them for 30 minutes until set.

Step 6

Step 6

Serve and enjoy!

Serve and enjoy!