Popped Amaranth Granola Recipe Recipe

Name: Popped Amaranth Granola Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup amaranth seeds; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick); 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup whole raw cashews, coarsely chopped; 1 cup flaked, unsweetened coconut; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup amaranth seeds
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup whole raw cashews, coarsely chopped
1 cup flaked, unsweetened coconut
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped

1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2
Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat.
3
When the pan is heated, add the amaranth and cover (a mesh splatter screen or glass lid is recommendedthe seeds will begin popping like miniature popcorn kernels).
4
Shake the pan continuously until about half of the seeds have popped, about 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Transfer the seeds to a large bowl.
6
Combine butter, brown sugar, and honey in a small saucepan, place over medium heat, and stir until butter has melted and brown sugar has dissolved.
7
Bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
8
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, salt, and cinnamon; and set aside.
9
Add sugar mixture, cashews, coconut, and oats to reserved amaranth and stir until mixture is moist throughout.
10
Evenly spread mixture on a baking sheet.
11
Bake until toasted and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
12
Stir and continue to bake until lightly browned all over, about 5 minutes more.
13
Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
14
Stir in cherries and serve.

290

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup amaranth seeds, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Popped Amaranth Granola Recipe falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Popped Amaranth Granola Recipe

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