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No Sugar Lentil Granola (7g Protein, 7g Fiber)

This easy lentil granola is crunchy, packed with protein and fiber, and lightly sweetened with applesauce.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups cooked brown lentils
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • ½ cup nuts or seeds1
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp salt omit if lentils are salted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray2 with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Spread lentils out on the baking tray and place into the oven for 15-20 minutes until dried and starting to crisp. Then remove the lentils and reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
  • Mix applesauce and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add oats, nut/seeds, cinnamon, salt, and the dried out lentils. Mix until everything is well coated.
  • Spread the mixture out on the baking tray. Press down with a silicone spatula to flatten and compact the granola.
  • Place into the oven to bake for 40-50 minutes until dry and golden brown. Turn off the oven and leave the granola in for 30 minutes to crisp up more as it cools.

Notes

1) Nuts or Seeds: I like to use a mix of untoasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, and coconut flakes would be great as well.
2) Baking Tray Size: I developed this recipe in a small toaster oven using a quarter sheet pan. If you're using a full size oven, you can double the recipe and use a half sheet pan.