Amaranth Clusters

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 When mixed with oats, nuts, dried fruit, and honey, these amaranth cookies make for a tasty snack.

 

 

 

 

Amaranth Clusters 

Recipe Yields: about 18 clusters
Per serving: 120 calories; 1 g saturated fat; 3 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 19 g carb; 23 mg sodium; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup amaranth
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 large eggs (whites only)
• Kosher salt

Directions

1. Combine oats, amaranth, macadamia nuts, dried fruit, and honey in a medium bowl. Whisk egg whites with 1/4 teaspoon salt until foamy. Pour over dried fruit and stir to combine.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Scoop 3 tablespoons mixture (using an ice cream scoop) and pat into a 3-inch round on baking sheet. Bake, rotating tray, until clusters are golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.