Flavorful Snack For Weight Loss

Amaranth Squares

with Creamy Currant Topping
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Amaranth Squares

Amaranth Squares - Delightful sweet pastries for afternoon tea or coffee

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Health Score:
59 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
40 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 50 min.
Ready in
Calories:
158
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Amaranth is especially beneficial for vegetarians or vegans as its rich in iron. A 100 gram serving contains 9 milligrams of this trace mineral, which helps support healthy blood. The fruity cream cheese and sour cream mix contains a lot of vitamin B2 and calcium, which are good for the bones.

Sour red currants are not for everyone. If you want a less tart flavor, you can substitute for strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, or peaches.

1 piece contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie158 cal.(8 %)
Protein6 g(6 %)
Fat5 g(4 %)
Carbohydrates21 g(14 %)
Sugar added12 g(48 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0.4 mg(3 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin1.6 mg(13 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate14 μg(5 %)
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg(7 %)
Biotin3.4 μg(8 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.4 μg(13 %)
Vitamin C9 mg(9 %)
Potassium129 mg(3 %)
Calcium78 mg(8 %)
Magnesium23 mg(8 %)
Iron1 mg(7 %)
Iodine4 μg(2 %)
Zinc0.6 mg(8 %)
Saturated fatty acids3.1 g
Uric acid13 mg
Cholesterol17 mg
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
8
Ingredients
3 ozs cane sugar
3 Tbsps Orange juice
1 oz Cultured butter
5 Tbsps 5-Grain cereal flakes
10 Tbsps Popped amaranth
vegetable oil
5 ozs red or yellow Currants
5 ozs Cream cheese (13% fat)
5 ozs Sour cream
1 Tbsp Blossom honey
Sweetener (to taste)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
CurrantSour creamOrange juice
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 wide Pot, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Cutting board, 1 Parchment paper, 1 Rolling pin, 1 Paper towel, 1 Large knife, 1 Baking sheet, 1 Oven rack, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Fork, 1 Mixing bowl, 1 Hand mixer, 1 Kitchen scale, 1 Small bowl

Preparation steps

1.
Amaranth Squares preparation step 1

Place the sugar in a wide pot and heat until melted and golden brown (caramel).

2.
Amaranth Squares preparation step 2

Add orange juice and butter and cook while stirring for 2 minutes until completely smooth. Remove the pot from the heat.

3.
Amaranth Squares preparation step 3

Line work surface with a sheet of parchment paper. Blend 5-grain flakes and popped amaranth into the caramel. Pour the mixture immediately onto the parchment and cover with a second sheet of parchment.

4.
Amaranth Squares preparation step 4

Roll out into a rectangle about 12 x 6 inches. Press edges to make neat. Remove top parchment. Allow amaranth mixture to cool completely.

5.
Amaranth Squares preparation step 5

Using a paper towel, lightly oil the blade of a large knife. Cut the firm amaranth mixture into 8 squares, about 3 x 3 inches, separating the squares from each other.

6.
Amaranth Squares preparation step 6

Transfer parchment paper with squares to a baking sheet and bake on the middle rack of a preheated oven at 400°F for about 8 minutes.

7.
Amaranth Squares preparation step 7

Transfer the parchment paper with the squares onto a wire rack and allow to cool completely.

8.
Amaranth Squares preparation step 8

Meanwhile, rinse the currants, drain and set aside 8 short stems. Strip the berries from the remaining stems with a fork.

9.
Amaranth Squares preparation step 9

Beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and honey in a mixing bowl until smooth with a hand mixer. Stir in currants and add sweetener to taste.

10.
Amaranth Squares preparation step 10

Top amaranth squares with cheese mixture and garnish with the reserved currants.