Amaranth Seeds 200g

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Recipe for Amaranth seeds

🍫 Amaranth Energy Bars (Mexican Alegrías)

📜 Authentic Recipe

Ingredients (8 bars):

• 1 cup popped amaranth (see pro tip)

• 1/2 cup honey/maple syrup

• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pepitas, almonds)

• 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Key Steps:

1. Pop amaranth: Heat dry pan → add 1 tbsp seeds at a time (they pop like mini popcorn!)

2. Simmer honey until thick (soft-ball stage: 235°F/112°C)

3. Mix with popped amaranth + nuts → press into tray

4. Cool → cut into bars

Pro Tip:

• For chocolate twist, stir in 2 tbsp cacao powder with honey

🌱 Why Amaranth Shines:

Serving Rituals:
☕ Pair with Mexican hot chocolate
🌶️ For savory version, use chili powder + lime zest

🥇 Other Top Amaranth Recipes:

1. Mexican Atole (warm drink with milk + cinnamon)

2. Indian Rajgira Paratha (flatbread for fasting days)

3. Breakfast Porridge (with berries + almond butter)

Storage Hack:

• Keep popped amaranth in freezer (stays crisp for weeks)