Make Ahead
Admittedly Fussy Grain Free, Sugar Free Granola
- Makes 4 cups
Author Notes
A grain free, sweetener free "granola". Inspired by all the roasted chickpea recipes, I thought about using lentils, which have similar dimensions to oats. The result? A fussy, time consuming recipe. However, active time is minimal. —happymontycooks
What You'll Need
Ingredients
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1 cup
lentils (I used a mix of lentils but you can use all of one kind)
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2
ripe bananas
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1 teaspoon
cinnamom
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1/2 teaspoon
nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon
cloves
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1/4 cup
cardamom
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1 cup
nuts
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1/2 cup
unsweetened coconut
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1 cup
dried fruit
Directions
- Soak lentils in water for at least 12 hours preferably 24 hours.
- Drain lentils and pat dry. You want the lentils as dry as possible. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Puree bananas (no lumps) and add in cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom.
- Place the nuts and coconut in a bowl. Drizzle a couple of tablespoons of banana puree onto the nuts and coconut. Stir until the nuts and coconuts are covered with banana puree.
- Place the drained and dried lentils in another bowl and pour the rest of the banana puree. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour the lentils onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 35 minutes, stirring frequently, being careful the lentils do not burn.
- Take the baking sheet out of the oven and mix in the nuts/coconut mixture. Return to the oven for a quick roast-- about 10 minutes, making sure the nuts do not burn.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Mix in dried fruit.
- Serve as you would any granola-- over yogurt, with milk, or by the handful. The taste is reminiscent of banana bread.
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