In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, oil and honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer about two minutes. Preheat oven to 325 F. In a large mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients, except figs, stirring with a spoon or with mixer dough hook. Stir in sugar mixture until well blended. Add figs. Press mixture firmly into an ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes until toasty brown. Cool. Cut into narrow bars.

Each bar contains about: Calories 184, Fat 8.86G, Sodium 20.5MG, Cholesterol 0MG, Protein 3.67G, Carbohydrates 24.9G, Fiber 3.15G

Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias