The sweet, crunchy, protein red lentil granola with coconuts and cranberries is suitable for allergies and has 11 grams of protein per serving! It is without nuts and no grain. Serve it exactly as you would any other granola. This publication was originally published on March 13, 2015.
Make this red lentil granola for the added crispy protein. No nuts, no grains! Simple granola with simple scents.
If you have never had a granola lentil before, you may feel a little hesitant, let me calm your mind. This granola is a crunchy crunchy with a walnut scent, it is deliberately mixed with the dried fruits and spices for a slightly sweet, crunchy breakfast that is high in protein!
Granola lentils are delicious, without grain alternative to conventional granola. It is delicious in itself as a breakfast or served on non -imposing yogurt or with milk with nonmam.
Divide the red lentils they cook quickly work best for granola. The red lentils are mainly a divided brown lens that was also skin (discouraged). We cook the lentils until they are aldente, then throw with a maple and bake until crispy. They get crunch and light and delicious!
Why will you love lentil granola
- Granola without grain with a lovely, sweet taste
- 11 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber per serving
- Universal! Use any dried fruits and any nuts or seeds you have on hand to add texture and aroma.
- Naturally gluten -free, without nuts, no soybeans and no palm oil
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In a frying pan, add water And bring to a boil over medium heat. Add lensMix and cook. The water will boil and can start to foam and boil. Stir the foam to precipitate or rise the foam. If still boiling too fast, reduce heat to medium low. Stir once or twice between them to make sure the lens is cooked evenly. About the 7 -minute brand of lentils should be almost done. Remove the stove as soon as the lenses begin to fall apart and feel gentle in the middle. Check a few lentils to be sure. If the center is firm, cook for another minute.
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Drain the excess water with a strainer and rinse very lightly with cold water. Then let’s sit in the strainer to drain for 5 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 320 ° F (160 ° C). Transfer lens to a parchment sheet for baking. Adding 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of saltAnd mix. (Use less sugar if you like your granola less sweet). Spread the lens using a spatula in a thin layer, then bake for 20 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder and 2 teaspoons of butterS Add another 1/2 tablespoon of sugarOptional. Remove the baking pan from the oven and mix the maple mixture in the lens and move them around. Grease another teaspoon oil if you want. If they are too cumbersome, beat the lumps and spread. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 305 ° F (150 ° C). Move the lens a little and bake for 15 minutes or more. Check that the lens is hiding evenly and bakes longer while most are crispy.
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Remove from the oven and add coconut and seedsAnd mix and then bake for 5 minutes. Turn off the oven. Allow the lens to sit in the oven for another 10 minutes to ensure that they are all curved, then remove. They should be crispy, light and crunchy. Add dried fruits And mix. Cool completely before storing. Serve as you would serve another granola. Go well with the unnample yogurt, milk milk or breakfast.
To make a spicy version, Add only 1 teaspoon of sugar and add salt, garam masala or any other spices and bake. Serve spicy granola as a breakfast or use as a side dish with soups and salads.
Calories: 384kcal., Carbohydrates: 57g., Protein: 11g., Fat: 12g., Saturated fat: 4g., Sodium: 184mg., Potassium: 467mg., Fiber: 15g., Sugar: 26g., Vitamin C: 2mg., Calcium: 32mg., Iron: 3.7mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.
Ingredients and replacements
- Red lentil -Fast red lentils are ideal for preparing this granola.
- water – Boil the lens.
- sugar – For sweetness. Use the full 1.5 tablespoons for sweet or reduce to 1 tablespoon for less sweet.
- cinnamon and vanilla extract – adds such a nice taste and masks the taste of the lentils in the granola.
- maple syrup – for sweetness and for adding the texture of granola
- oil – Helps the lens crunchy in the oven. You can use full 3 teaspoons or reduce to 2 teaspoons.
- baking powder – Helps the lens become more crunchy in the oven.
- grated coconut Adds texture and aroma. Use sweetened or unsweetened or miss for without coconut.
- dried cranberries – Adds texture and aroma! You can use raisins instead of other sliced ​​dried fruits such as dates or dried apricots or dried blueberries
- seeds – For more protein and crunch! Hemp seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and/or pumpkin seeds work well in this recipe for red lentils.
💡 Tips
- You want the lens to be just Al Dente. The red lentils become a mess if you overcome them, so be careful about the pot until it boils.
- The cooked red lens is a little delicate, so be gentle with them while mixing.
How do I make a lens granola
In a frying pan, add water And bring to a boil over medium heat. Add lensMix and cook. The water will boil and can start to foam and boil. Stir the foam to precipitate or rise the foam. If still boiling too fast, reduce heat to medium low. Stir once or twice between them to make sure the lens is cooked evenly. About the 7 -minute brand of lentils should be almost done. Remove the stove as soon as the lentils begin to fall apart and feel gentle in the middle. Check a few lentils to be sure. Or cook for another minute.
Drain the excess water with a strainer and rinse lightly with cold water and then allow to sit and drain for 5 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 320 ° F (160 ° C). Transfer lens to a parchment sheet for baking. Adding 1 tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of saltAnd mix. (Use less sugar if you like your granola less sweet). Spread the lens in a thin layer, then bake for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, baking powder and 2 teaspoons of butterS Add another 1/2 tablespoon of sugarOptional.
Remove the baking pan from the oven and mix the maple mixture in the lens and move them around. Add another teaspoon oil if you want. If they are too cumbersome, beat the lumps and spread.
Reduce oven temperature to 305 ° F (150 ° C) after 10 minutes. Move the lens a little and bake for 15 minutes or more. Check that the lens is hiding evenly and bakes longer while most are crispy. If they show too much, reduce the temperature to 295 or 290 ° F.
Adding coconut and seedsAnd mix and bake for 5 minutes. Turn off the oven. Allow the lens to sit in the oven for another 10 minutes, then remove. They should be crispy, light and crunchy. Adding dried Fruits and mix.
Cool completely before storing. Serve as you would serve another granola. Go well with the unnample yogurt, milk milk or breakfast.
What to serve with red lentil granola
The red lentil granola makes a delicious breakfast on its own, or you can serve it the way you would make granola on a grain, with a little yogurt or with milk.
Frequently asked questions
This recipe is naturally gluten -free, without nuts and without soy.
Although it has a soft aroma of lentils to this granola, it tastes like Lentilly. The accumulated walnut aroma is deliberately mixed with the dried fruits and spices for a slightly sweet, crunchy breakfast that is high in protein!
Divide the red lentils they cook quickly work best for granola. The red lentils are mainly a divided brown lens, which was also skin (full).
