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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

    Peanut Butter Puffed Amaranth Granola

    Published: Jul 19, 2017 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 5, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Peanut Butter Puffed Amaranth Granola

    I'm not a morning person. And summer isn't my favorite season. So as you can imagine, mornings in the summer can turn me into a bit of a grump. Interestingly, the highlight of my mornings and summer months is the same thing: food! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and with all the produce options available during the summer, I'm all about the food. So obviously an awesome breakfast is the way to cheer me up in those early hours on hot summer days.

    That's why I got into making granola. It's delicious, best eaten cold (so perfect for hot days), and goes great with summer fruit. Best of all, you can make a big batch and have breakfast at the ready for days.

    Peanut Butter Puffed Amaranth Granola

    I like to play with all kinds of flavor variations when it comes to granola making, and I have a basic formula that I like to follow, so it's pretty easy to switch things up. My basic formula, like most granola recipes, is oat based. But other grains work great in granola too! I find the best granola is usually a mix of oats and some other grain, and amaranth if my favorite alternative granola grain to date.

    Amaranth grains (which are actually seeds) are super tiny, and great for popping, just like you'd do with pop corn. They're still super tiny after popping, but also light and just a bit crunchy, like tiny little pop corn kernels. Mix puffed amaranth up with some oats and peanut butter and you're got a granola with an amazing texture and lightness to it. Perfect for summer.

    Peanut Butter Puffed Amaranth Granola

    Popping the amaranth might be a bit tricky at first, so you might want to start with a small amount to see how you do and make adjustments. I've burned a batch or two, and learned a few things along the way. I find this basic technique to be the best. Basically, use a nice large pot, and shake and stir the amaranth constantly while it cooks.

    Peanut Butter Puffed Amaranth Granola

    Peanut Butter & Puffed Amaranth Granola

    Puffed amaranth, rich peanut butter, and hearty oats come together to create this scrumptious granola that's perfect for breakfast or snacking.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: granola recipe, how to make granola, Peanut Butter & Puffed Amaranth Granola, Puffed Amaranth Granola
    Servings: 4 cups
    Calories: 794kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 6 tablespoons uncooked amaranth
    • 2 cups rolled oats
    • ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
    • ½ cup roasted and salted peanuts
    • ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
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    Instructions

    • Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and allow it to heat up for a minute. Once the pan is hot, add 2 tablespoons of amaranth. Heat, stirring constantly and shaking the pan gently. After a few seconds the amaranth seeds should start to pop. Cook until most have popped, about 2 minutes. They'll start to burn before they all pop, so once the popping begins to slow down or you see some burned seeds, remove the pan from the heat and pour the amaranth into a bowl. Repeat with the remaining amaranth, popping 2 tablespoons at a time.
    • Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Place the popped amaranth into a large mixing bowl with the oats, coconut, and peanuts, and stir until evenly mixed. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, oil, vanilla, and salt. Add the peanut butter mixture to the bowl with the oats and stir until evenly mixed.
    • Spread the mixture in even layers on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Serve or store in an airtight container for later use.

    Notes

    If you find the amaranth burns at first, try popping just one tablespoon at a time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 794kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 22gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 382mgPotassium: 730mgFiber: 11gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 5mg
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    Comments

    1. Maja Harder says

      July 19, 2017 at 10:26 am

      OMG how hungry I got when I read this. I definitely have to make it soon. It is perfect as homemade granola is something I never really have made, been always wanted to get into.

      Reply
    2. Yael Tamar says

      July 19, 2017 at 11:57 am

      I was pleasantly surprised! I followed the instruction as they were and it turned out really great..

      Reply
      • Alissa says

        July 20, 2017 at 7:54 am

        Yay! I'm so glad to hear that!!

        Reply
    3. Bethany @ athletic avocado says

      July 20, 2017 at 8:49 am

      Ok so you may not be the happiest person on summer mornings, but at least you have this yummy peanut buttery granola to look forward to! Love the addition of the puffed amaranth!

      Reply
    4. Pardita says

      November 19, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      How much is 6 table spoons uncooked amaranth to popped amaranth

      Reply

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