Wholesome Amaranth Bars

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 9

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup
  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 5 cups MultiGrain Cheerios™ cereal
  • 1 cup popped amaranth*
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • Additional popped amaranth, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Lightly spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In deep large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add peanut butter, syrup and marshmallows. Cook and stir until marshmallows are melted. Add cereal and 1 cup popped amaranth; stir until well coated. Press into pan.
  • 3
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and remaining 1 tablespoon butter uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring once, until melted and smooth. Spread over bars. Sprinkle with additional popped amaranth. Cool. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows.

  • Amaranth is high in fiber and low in saturated fat. The grain can be popped like popcorn, flaked like oatmeal or ground into flour.

Nutrition Facts are not available for this recipe
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