Amaranth Seeds 200g
Incorporate this superfood into your diet:
Nutritious Porridge: Cook into a creamy, hot breakfast porridge.
Popped Amaranth: Pop them in a hot, dry pan (like miniature popcorn) to create a light, crunchy topping for salads, yogurt, or desserts.
Gluten-Free Baking: Grind into a flour or add whole to bread, muffin, and pancake recipes for a protein boost.
Soup & Stew Thickener: Stir into soups and stews to add thickness and nutrients.
Energy Bars: Bind together homemade granola bars and energy balls.
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Recipe for Amaranth seeds
🍫 Amaranth Energy Bars (Mexican Alegrías)
📜 Authentic Recipe
Ingredients (8 bars):
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1 cup popped amaranth (see pro tip)
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1/2 cup honey/maple syrup
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1/4 cup chopped nuts (pepitas, almonds)
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1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Key Steps:
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Pop amaranth: Heat dry pan → add 1 tbsp seeds at a time (they pop like mini popcorn!)
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Simmer honey until thick (soft-ball stage: 235°F/112°C)
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Mix with popped amaranth + nuts → press into tray
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Cool → cut into bars
Pro Tip:
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For chocolate twist, stir in 2 tbsp cacao powder with honey
🌱 Why Amaranth Shines:
| Feature | Amaranth Seeds | Quinoa |
|---|---|---|
| Texture | Crunchy when popped | Softer, chewy |
| Nutrition | Higher calcium | More protein |
| History | Aztec "supergrain" | Inca "mother grain" |
Serving Rituals:
☕ Pair with Mexican hot chocolate
🌶️ For savory version, use chili powder + lime zest
🥇 Other Top Amaranth Recipes:
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Mexican Atole (warm drink with milk + cinnamon)
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Indian Rajgira Paratha (flatbread for fasting days)
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Breakfast Porridge (with berries + almond butter)
Storage Hack:
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Keep popped amaranth in freezer (stays crisp for weeks)
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