Cherry Almond Red Lentil Granola Bars - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils, red (dried)
• 1 cup oat flour (gluten-free if needed)
• 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free, if needed)
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon (ground)
• 1 tsp salt (kosher)
• 1/2 cup almonds (unsalted; chopped)
• 1/2 cup dried cherries (chopped)
• 1/4 cup ground flax
• 1/4 cup coconut (flaked, unsweetened)
• 2/3 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (use 2/3 cup for a sweeter bar)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)