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Amaranth Gingernut Biscuits

The flavours of amaranth and ginger combine well to make a tasty tea-time treat!

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Makes 10

150g               Amaranth

3tbsp              Agave Nectar

4tbsp              Melted Coconut Oil

50ml               Filtered Water

½ tbsp            Ground Ginger

¼ tsp               Pink Crystal Salt

Preheat the oven to 200C.

Pour the amaranth into a Vitamix blender and blend on full power for 30 seconds.

Add all the other ingredients and blend until the dough is well mixed.

Put a sheet of baking paper on a baking tray. Spoon the mixture onto the baking paper using one dessertspoon full per biscuit. Press down with the back of the spoon.

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Bake for 15 minutes.

Leave to cool, then store in an airtight container. Eat within a week.

Amaranth Porridge

Amaranth is a sweet grain that makes a delicious porridge! Amaranth porridge is a tasty breakfast! Just add your favourite fruit and dairy free milk!

Amaranth Porridge

Serves 1

Ingredients

300ml             Filtered Water

75g                 Amaranth

100ml             Almond Milk

1/2tsp             Cinnamon

30g                 Raisins

4                     Raspberries

Instructions

Bring the water to the boil in a small pan. Add in the amaranth. Simmer on a low heat for 5 minutes and then add in the almond milk.

Continue to heat until the porridge thickens. Now stir in the cinnamon and raisins. Keep stirring and when the porridge starts to stick to the pan, remove from heat and immediately pour into a bowl.

Drop the raspberries on top and serve warm.