Crispy Lentil Energy Bites

Looking for a unique vegan and gluten free treat? These Crispy Lentil Energy Bites is the recipe for you! Lentils are crisped up in the oven giving these bites a one-of-a-kind flavour.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Chill 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 204kcal

Author Sharon Rhodes

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry green lentils
1/2 tbsp. coconut oil
1 tsp coconut sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp coconut flour
1/8 tsp sea salt
2 cups dry quick oats
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut shredded
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter**
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup or a combo of both
**I use a drippy natural style PB. You may need to add 1/4 cup or so, if you use a thicker PB.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Rinse lentils and transfer them to a small saucepan. Cover them with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes
Drain lentils and transfer them to a small mixing bowl. Stir in the coconut oil and coat the lentils. Sprinkle with the coconut sugar, cinnamon, coconut flour and sea salt and stir well
Spread lentils evenly onto lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring after halfway and keep an eye on them if they start to burn
Set the lentils aside to cool
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, seeds, coconut and chocolate chips. Add in crispy lentils, then the peanut butter and honey/maple syrup and stir well again
Roll into tablespoon sized balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes
Store covered in the fridge or freezer

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