Lentil brownies

Ingredients:

• 0.5 cups dry light brown lentils
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp of soda
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 0.5 cup natural applesauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup creamy almond paste
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8x8 inch (20x20cm) square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Place the dried lentils in a small saucepan and add 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15-20 minutes.
3. Place the oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a food processor. Process until a flour forms.
4. Add the cooked lentils (and any remaining liquid), applesauce, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, and egg and process in a food processor until smooth. Using a spoon, stir in at least 1 cup of chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake the brownies for about 25 minutes. Let them cool for at least 10 minutes, then slice and serve.