Lentil Granola Bars
Heart-healthy lentils give an extra fibre boost to these easy, tasty bars.
Servings 35 bars
Calories 107
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (150 mL) shredded coconut
- 2 cups (500 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (75 mL) pellet-like bran cereal
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) lentil purée (see notes)
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) canola oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) melted semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preaheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Make sure rack is in centre of oven.
- In a medium bowl, mix coconut, oats, brown sugar, cereal, and cinnamon.
- Add lentil purée, oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until dry ingredients are just moistened.
- Spread over a 10 1/2 x 16-inch (25 x 40 cm) nonstick cookie sheet. Bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. While bars are still warm, drizzle chocolate over top and cut into 35 bars.
Notes
- To make the lentil purée: drain and rinse 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) lentils or 1 cup (250 mL) cooked lentils. Place in food processor, add 1/4 cup (60 mL) water and blend until smooth and the consistency of canned pumpkin. Add additional water 1 Tbsp (15 mL) at a time if more moisture is needed to reach the proper consistency. This makes approximately 3/4 cup (175 mL) of lentil purée.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1bar | Calories: 107 | Total Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Carbohydrate: 14g | Fibre: 1g | Sugars: 8g | Protein: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg