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dark chocolate amaranth bars recipe

Dark Chocolate Amaranth Bars

Valerie Lee
Discover a delicious and nutritious snack with my Dark Chocolate Amaranth Bars. These bars are a perfect marriage of rich, smooth dark chocolate and the light, crispy texture of popped amaranth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 bars
Calories 146 kcal

Equipment

  • fridge

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Amaranth Puffs (90 g)
  • 1 cup melted dark chocolate chips (175 g)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (30 ml)
  • 1/4 cup honey (160 g)
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (240 g)

Instructions
 

Melting the Chocolate:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add dark chocolate chips and coconut oil.
  • Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.

Prepare mix:

  • In a large bowl, add Amaranth puffs, honey, melted dark chocolate and peanut butter. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  • Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread it out evenly, pressing it down firmly with a spatula or your hands.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm and set.
  • Once set, lift the mixture out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bars or squares using a sharp knife and enjoy!

Notes

Storage:
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 2barsCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 47mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg
Keywords amaranth bars, amaranth puffs, dark chocolate, easy snacks
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