Puffed Amaranth Granola

Step 1

Heat a saucepan over medium heat. (It’s ready when you sprinkle some water in the bottom and it sizzles and dances around).

Step 2

Add one tsp amaranth to the pan and put the lid on. It should begin popping immediately. If it doesn’t, dump it out and turn up the heat a little bit.

Step 3

Let sit 5 seconds, shake the pan. Repeat 2-3 times for a total of no more than 20 seconds. Remove from pan.

Step 4

If it looks good and didn’t burn, repeat the procedure with 1 Tablespoon at a time until you have 3/4 cup puffed amaranth.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine amaranth, oats, pepitas, pecans, chia seeds and cinnamon.

Step 6

In a small bowl combine vanilla, oil, maple syrup and peanut butter. Microwave 20 seconds and stir until well combined.

Step 7

Pour wet mixture into bowl with dry ingredients and mix until well coated.

Step 8

Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 9

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

Step 10

Remove, let cool and stir in raisins.

Step 11

Store in an airtight container.