Darn Good 4 You Granola Bars-(With a Secret Ingredi

Name: Darn Good 4 You Granola Bars-(With a Secret Ingredient!!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pureed lentils; 1 cup all-bran cereal; ¾ cup raisins or ¾ cup dried fruit; ¾ cup chopped peanuts or ¾ cup other nuts or ¾ cup seeds; 1 ½ cups rolled oats; ¾ cup brown sugar; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; ¾ cup peanut butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

1
Lentil Puree- puree cooked green lentils with enough water in blender to make the consistency of apple sauce.
2
freeze extra for future recipes.
3
Preheat that oven to 350.
4
Mix lentil puree and all bran in one bowl, let sit for a couple of minutes- then add the eggs, Peanut butter and vanilla.
5
In another mixing bowl combine: rolled oats, nuts and fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar.
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Add lentil mixture.
7
Mix until dry ingredients are moistened.Press into 10X15 inch cookie sheet which has been lightly greased.
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Place oven rack in center of oven; bake 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
9
Cut while still warm into 2 inch squares.
10
Variation- can do with peanut butter or with honey if subbing honey for brown sugar- mix some in during mixing bowl stage, but also swirl some into already pressed in pan stuff- so when you eat it you may get a really nice surprise!

903

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pureed lentils, 1 cup all-bran cereal, ¾ cup raisins or ¾ cup dried fruit, ¾ cup chopped peanuts or ¾ cup other nuts or ¾ cup seeds, and more.

Yes, Darn Good 4 You Granola Bars-(With a Secret Ingredient!!) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Darn Good 4 You Granola Bars-(With a Secret Ingredient!!)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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