Cocoa Crunch Granola Bars

Ingredients

• 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• ¹⁄₂ cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• ²⁄₃ cup shredded coconut
• ¹⁄₃ cup bran cereal
• 1 scoop Power Up Vanilla Protein Blend
• ¹⁄₄ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional
• 1 - 2 tbsp Cocoa Crunch Whole Food Topper, to top

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C).
2. Place a lightly oiled Perfect Petites on a Sheet Pan.
3. In a food processor, blend together first four ingredients.
4. In a bowl, mix together next six ingredients.
5. Add dry ingredients to food processor and pulse mixture until all ingredients are just combined.
6. Mix in chocolate chips, if desired.
7. Sprinkle whole food sprinkle in each cavity and divide mixture evenly on top. Press in lightly. Bake for 15–20 minutes.
8. When cool to the touch, flip mold onto Sheet Pan and twist to pop out granola bars.