Description
A deliciously moist and nutritious bread combining the heartiness of lentils with the sweet burst of blueberries, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, blueberries, honey, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup. Use all-purpose flour if desired, keeping in mind the texture may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg