Red Lentil Granola Bars
High in protein, these granola bars work great as an on-the-go breakfast or a mid day snack. Super easy to make and you can't even taste the lentils!
Here's what you'll need...
• 1 cup dry red lentils (or one 15 oz can of red lentils, drained + rinsed)
• 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 2/3 cup smooth almond butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt (cut in half if using canned salted lentils)
• 1 cup whole wheat or spelt flour
• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 2/3 cup chopped dried tart cherries (or cranberries)
Combine the red lentils and 2 cups water in a medium pot over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes, until the lentils are just tender. Allow to cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix cooked lentils with all remaining ingredients until evenly incorporated.
Pat the mixture evenly into a greased and foil-lined 9×13″ baking dish.
Bake for about 25-35 minutes, until the center is very firm to the touch and the edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly, then cut into bars.
Recipe from: www.fannetasticfood.com
