1 frozen banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 scoop brown rice protein powder, top with peanuts |
This fudge is made with carob, peanuts and raisins. I've come to appreciate fruit and nut treats, ever since making our Superfood Nut and Fruit Clusters.
2 tbsp coconut oil, 1 1/2 tbsp sunflower seed butter, 1 1/2 tbsp carob powder, 1 tbsp brown rice syrup, stevia to taste, pinch of salt, handful of peanuts, handful of raisins |
A few days ago I picked up some amaranth at the store, I originally wanted quinoa, but noticed amaranth was cheaper for the same amount so I went with it. I tried cooking it as you would quinoa and let me tell you, it is very soupy! No wonder it's often used to make porridge!
*I've heard of popping amaranth before but always thought it would be a difficult process. Well turns out, it's not! It literally takes 20 seconds. Heat a wok or frying pan on medium heat, when pan is fully hot, add in just under 1 tbsp of amaranth and stir continuously with a wooden spoon. It will start popping after 3 seconds. Continue stirring until the un-popped seeds turn brown and popping slows. Only do a little bit at a time or else you will get burning.
Popped amaranth and ground peanuts |
PEANUT-COCONUT CLIF BARS
1/2 cup ground organic peanuts
1/4 cup coconut, shredded
6 tbsp popped amaranth *see above for directions*
6 tbsp crushed organic cornflakes (fruit juice sweetened)
2 tbsp whole peanuts
1/4 cup brown rice syrup
Drops of stevia to taste
1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder
Pinch of sea salt
Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl, add brown rice syrup and combine with hands until a dough forms. Shape into "cliff bar" shapes. Makes 4 bars.
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Loooove the popped amaranth! You have to try eating it as cereal! The clif bars look great. I've always hated their crazy long ingredient list, so this is the perfect option. Thanks! I've never used vanilla bean powder but it sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteWe will def have to try it as a cereal, thanks! We could not live without our vanilla bean powder, it adds the most amazing vanilla flavour to anything you put it in :)
DeleteWhat an awesome recipe ladies! I am the same as you- CLIF bars are a treat. So cool you replicated the texture! I can't wait to try them!
ReplyDeleteYUM... I have always wanted to try popping amaranth... these bars sound great (I've never tried a Cliff) :)
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