Honey Cinnamon Lentils
Last Updated on February 28, 2026 by Kayla Ruetten
This honey cinnamon lentil recipe is a hearty and satisfying breakfast, dessert, or side dish. It is so simple and easy to make, and very budget friendly, especially for our large family. We make honey cinnamon lentils as a weekly breakfast staple, and the leftovers can easily be turned into this Gluten Free Lentil Bread recipe.
Health Benefits of Lentils
You may have heard of the “Bean Protocol” for gallbladder or liver cleansing. Nutritionist Karen Hurd’s story became popular and inspired many to eat more beans after she cured her daughter from toxicity following the “bean protocol”. You can read more about her story here.
Additionally, eating lentils can improve liver function and cholesterol health. If you would like to read more on this topic, check out this post.
Lentils – Versatile Budget Meal Ideas
Lentils are very versatile and inexpensive, making them a great pantry staple to have on hand. They can be:
- Mixed with ground beef to stretch taco meat.
- Added to soups to make a thicker, heartier stew.
- Used in place of grains in pancake and bread recipes.
- Ground into a hummus dip with olive oil and fresh herbs.
- Eaten as a savory dish with garlic, butter, and herbs such as parsley, sage, or Italian seasonings.
- Made into a yummy lentil hummus recipe.
- Used as great breakfast substitute for oatmeal. This is a great option if you are following the GAPS diet protocol. The honey cinnamon lentils have a very similar texture and taste to oats. Some of our family members, myself included, prefer lentils over oats for breakfast.
Honey Cinnamon Lentils Recipe
Equipment
- pyrex
- cooking pot
Instructions
- Add properly soaked lentils (see notes about how to soak lentils) and about 6 cups of water to a cooking pot. Ideally, use a lead-free, non-leaching cooking pot or instapot (use crockpot setting).
- Cook beans until soft. If boiling on the cook top, this may take up to 2 hours. If using a crockpot/instapot, you can cook on low all day or high for about 2 hours.
- Strain water from cooked lentils and add the lentils back into the pot.
- Add honey, butter, cinnamon, and pinch of sea salt to the pot and stir until lentils are coated. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
Soaking lentils before consuming them helps to remove phytic acid and other compounds that make these food groups more difficult to digest.
How to Soak Lentils:
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- Pour lentils into a glass container, such as pyrex (which we use for literally everything!), leaving room for the beans to expand. I recommend filling the container about half full.
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- Cover the lentils completely with water and a few pinches of sea salt or a squeeze of lemon. I add about 1 inch of additional water above the submerged lentils .
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- As the lentils soak up water, you may need to add more.
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- Allow the beans to soak for about 12 hours.
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- Strain and rinse the lentils with fresh water.
- For a more savory dish, omit the honey and cinnamon and add garlic powder and herbs, such as parsley.
- We often make a double batch of honey cinnamon lentils and use the leftovers to make this Gluten Free Lentil Bread recipe.
I hope you and your family enjoy this recipe as much as we do! Please let me know your feedback and favorite recipe variations in the comments.
Resources
Posts
Gluten-Free Lentil Bread – No Yeast, GAPS Diet
What is the GAPS Diet – An Easier Explanation
Lentil Hummus Recipe
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