Dark Chocolate and Cranberry Amaranth Bars

Name: Dark Chocolate and Cranberry Amaranth Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 36
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) dark chocolate chips, divided; 1 cup (250 ml) maple syrup; 1/2 cup (125 ml) liquid honey squeeze (billy bee/); 1 cup (250 ml) smooth almond butter; 4 tsp (20 ml) organic cinnamon saigon (mccormick ) divided; 3 tsp (15 ml) pure vanilla extract (club house) divided; 1/2 cup (125 ml) amaranth grain, divided; 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened flaked coconut; 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried cranberries or dried cherries, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) salted cashews, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) quick-cooking oats, toasted; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) sea salt grinder (club house); 1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream; 1/3 cup (75 ml) dulce de leche sauce, warmed

These indulgent bars star popped amaranth, an ancient grain, paired with crunchy cashews, toasted oats and tart cranberries. Flaked coconut, cinnamon and vanilla balances the rich dark chocolate topping and sweet dulce de leche drizzle.

20 min

PREP TIME

15 min

COOK TIME

259

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INGREDIENTS

SERVINGS: 36