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Cherry Almond Red Lentil Granola Bars

Cherry Almond Red Lentil Granola Bars

Appetizers

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Lentils

Specialty Diet

Gluten-free

Cook Time

40 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

1 cup lentils, red dried
1 cup oat flour gluten-free if needed
1 cup rolled oats gluten-free, if needed
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon ground
1 tsp salt kosher
1/2 cup almonds unsalted; chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries chopped
1/4 cup ground flax
1/4 cup coconut flaked, unsweetened
2/3 cup almond butter
1/2 cup applesauce unsweetened
1/2 cup maple syrup use 2/3 cup for a sweeter bar
1 tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Instructions

Combine the red lentils and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes or until the lentils are just tender. Most of the liquid should be absorbed, but if there is a lot drain them.
Preheat oven to 350° F. and line a 9×13 baking dish with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
While the lentils cook add the remaining ingredients to a large bowl. Add in the cooked lentils and stir together until everything is incorporated.
Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for approximately 25-35 minutes or until the center is firm to the touch and the edges are lightly browned. Allow to cool slightly, then cut into bars. Store the bars in an airtight container for 2-3 days on the counter or wrap them individually and store them in an airtight container in the freezer.