The key ingredient of Amaranth is a popular Mexican grain and a superfood!. This recipe can be remixed and customised to include whatever nuts, seeds, or fruits you have on hand.
Ingredients
227g piloncillo
1kg amaranth seeds
10 raw pecan halves
1 tbsp unsalted raw peanuts
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp golden raisins
Recipe
Place the piloncillo and 250ml water in a saucepan over a medium heat and cook, stirring, for 15 minutes or until you have a sticky syrup. Set aside to cool until warm.
Line a loaf tin with baking paper.
Place the amaranth in a bowl, then pour over the syrup and stir until completely combined.
Spoon the amaranth mixture into the prepared tin and use a spatula to press the mixture into an even layer without any holes.
Top with nuts, seeds, and fruit and gently press the into the amaranth mixture.
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