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Ingredients
Amaranth-Pineapple Squares
Cut pineapple into small dice.
Bring butter, honey and sugar to a boil in a large skillet.
Squeeze juice from lime half.
Stir 1 tablespoon lime juice, oats, amaranth, almonds and pineapple into the butter mixture.
Spread the mixture with a moistened rubber spatula until about 2 cm (approximately 1 inch) thick on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake on middle rack of preheated oven at 150°C (fan 130°C, gas: mark 1-2) (approximately 300°F) for 15-18 minutes.
Cut into bars while still warm and let cool before serving or storing in airtight containers.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 94 cal. | (4 %) | ||
| Protein | 2 g | (2 %) | ||
| Fat | 3 g | (3 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | (9 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 6 g | (24 %) | ||
| Roughage | 1 g | (3 %) |
Healthy, because
The low-fat bar is ideal for curbing ravenous appetite or combating a lack of concentration. Amaranth has all nine essential amino acids, the indispensable building blocks for body protein, and thus provides us with high-quality protein. It is also a good source of calcium, magnesium and iron.
Even smarter
When buying dried pineapple, make sure that you get the pure, unsweetened fruit that has not been treated with preservatives.