Lentil Spiced Snack Bars


Makes 16 bars

Ingredients

1 large egg
1 large egg white
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup honey
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground clove
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups toasted oats
1 cup chopped dried fruit (any of the following: cherries, apricots, dates, raisins, figs)
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
1 cup lentils (any color), cooked and drained

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-by-11 inch pan with foil. Coat with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together egg, egg white, sugar, honey, oil, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and vanilla. Once combined, add the rest of the ingredients. Spread into prepared pan, and press down, making sure bars are even. Bake until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool, and cut into bars with a lightly oiled knife.

Recipe property of Robin Simpson