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Red Lentil Granola

This sweet and crunchy granola is a modern, grain-free take on the classic oat-based recipe.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Grain-free, Nut-free, oat-free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup red lentils
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 4 teaspoons oil olive, coconut, or walnut are all good choices
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon + 1/8 t. sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • Add the lentils into a saucepan and cover them with water.
  • Bring the mix to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and let the lentils cook for five minutes.
  • Drain the lentils and let them cool a bit.
  • Pat them dry a bit with a paper towel, if need be. They should be fairly dry when you begin mixing.
  • In a bowl, mix the lentils with the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour the mix onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet, and let them bake for 45-60 minutes (stir the mix 2-3 times during the process).
  • Cool and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition facts are based on using olive oil.
Weight Watchers points: 7

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.5g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 9.5g | Sugar: 7.9g