Breakfast for 2
Red Lentil Coconut Granola
$3.00for 460 minServes 2
Cooked red lentils bake with coconut, seeds, cranberries, spices, and syrup until dry and lightly crisp.
Photo: veganricha.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.39Typical price |
 | Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.50 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaHoney or maple syrupCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetBreakfastsBack to school
$0.75 per serving$3.00 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked split red lentils
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 3 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp or more seeds
- 3 tbsp dried cranberries
Steps
- Simmer the lentils in 2 cups water over medium heat for 15 minutes, then drain well.
- Heat the oven to 325 F and spread the lentils on a baking sheet.
- Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, oil, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Stir the mixture into the lentils, then mix in coconut and seeds.
- Bake for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then stir in the dried cranberries.
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