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Lentil Granola
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Ingredients
1½ c. dry red lentils
5 T. honey
1 T. vanilla extract
1 c. rolled oats
5 ounces sliced almonds
1 c. shaved coconut
1 c. dried cranberries or desired dried fruit
2 T. olive oil
Directions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add lentils and simmer for five minutes or until just tender. Drain lentils and spread out on a tray. Allow to steam dry and cool. Preheat your oven to 300 F. Combine honey, vanilla and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl. Toss the cooled lentils in the honey mixture. Spread the coated lentils on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Stir in oats and almonds and continue baking for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so. Next add coconut and dried fruit and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes or until everything is browned. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1/4 cup
Servings Per Container
24
Amount Per Serving
Calories
150
Calories From Fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6
9%
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
10 mg
Total Carbohydrate
19
6%
Dietary Fiber
3
12%
Sugars
Protein
5
Vitamin A
%
•
Vitamin C
%
Calcium
%
•
Iron
1
%
* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories
2,000
2,2500
Total Fat
Less than
65g
80g
Saturated Fat
Less than
20g
25g
Cholesterol
Less than
300mg
300mg
Sodium
Less than
2,400mg
2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate
300g
375g
Dietary Fiber
25g
30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
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