Amaranth Bars

4 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:14:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories2863.7 kcal (143%)

Total Fat145.5 g (208%)

Carbs360.3 g (139%)

Sugars196.1 g (218%)

Protein50.6 g (101%)

Sodium28.2 mg (1%)

Fiber21.6 g (77%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

8 ozAmaranth

6 Tbsphoney

6 Tbspagave nectar

6 Tbspcoconut oil

6 Tbspsunflower seeds

6 Tbsppumpkin seeds

¼ cupdried figs

Instructions

Step 1

Pop 8 ounces of amaranth in a hot skillet by adding a tablespoon at a time for about 15-18 seconds, transferring to a bowl when popped.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, combine 6 tablespoons honey, 6 tablespoons agave nectar, and 6 tablespoons butter, and cook over medium heat for about 7 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Add the amaranth to the honey mixture with 6 tablespoons of sunflower seed, 6 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds, 1/2 cup of diced dried apricots, and 1/4 cup diced dried Mission figs.

Step 4

Pour the mixture onto a nonstick pan, spread it out to the corners, and then let it cool and harden before you cut it into bars.