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Carrot + Lentil Granola

Warm spices, oats, carrots, dried fruits and seeds elevate this granola with next level texture, flavour and crunch! 
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Emily Mardell, RD

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked red split lentils
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Combine cooked lentils with uncooked oats in a medium sized bowl. Add carrot, sugar, honey, salt, and spices.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread oat mixture evenly over the surface.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Stir and bake for another 10 minutes. Mixture will be golden and slightly soft, but as it cools it will become crunchy. 
  • Sprinkle raisins and pumpkin seeds over the cooled granola. Stir to combine.
    Store finished granola in an air-tight container for up to one week.