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Lentil Granola Bars (Vegetarian)
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Ingredients
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2/3 cup (150 mL) shredded coconut |
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2 cups (500 mL) quick-cooking rolled oats |
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1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar, lightly packed |
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1/3 cup (75 mL) pellet-like bran cereal |
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½ tsp (2 mL) cinnamon |
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¾ cup (175 mL) lentil purée |
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½ cup (125 mL) canola oil |
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1 egg, beaten |
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½ tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract |
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¼ cup (50 mL) semi sweet chocolate chips, melted |
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Directions
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Place rack in centre of oven. Preheat to 350°F (180°C). |
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In medium bowl, mix coconut, oats, brown sugar, bran cereal and cinnamon. |
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Add lentil purée, oil, egg and vanilla. Mix until dry ingredients are just moistened. |
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Spread over a 10½ x 16 (25 x 40 cm) nonstick cookie sheet. Bake 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. |
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While bars are still warm, drizzle chocolate over top and cut into 35 bars. |
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Credit: Pulse Canada, Yields: 35 Bars
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