Applesauce Oatmeal and Lentil Muffins
Perhaps lentils and applesauce seem a little strange together. But there is nothing strange about the way these muffins taste. YUM!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup + 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup + 1 ½ tablespoons oats
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup + 1 ½ tablespoons applesauce
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a small saucepan, cover the red lentils with an inch of water and bring to a boil; simmer lentils for 15-20 minutes or until they are soft. Drain the lentils and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, add flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix ingredients together. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir together the applesauce, yogurt, oil and egg.
Add the cooked lentils to the wet ingredients. Next, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Add raisins and stir until just blended.
Divide the batter amount into 12 paper lined muffin cups
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool and serve.
