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Amaranth cookie sandwich

Yields7 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr

for the cookie
 100 g amaranth flour
 50 g rolled oats
 20 g cocoa
 30 g coconut sugar*
 1 flax egg
 ½ tsp pink himalayan salt
 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)
 50 ml hot water
for the filling
 100 g cashews
 3 dates
1

To make the flax egg mix 1 tbsp flaxseed powder with 3 tbsp water and keep aside for about 10 minutes or until it thickens.

2

Dry roast the amaranth flour for 10 minutes on a medium low flame.
and keep aside

3

Dry roast the rolled oats for about 3-5 minutes on a medium flame (be careful & do not burn the oats) & keep it aside.

4

In a bowl mix the cocoa powder & coconut sugar.pour in the hot water & stir until the sugar melts.

5

Once the cocoa & coconut sugar have combined well add in the rolled oats, the flax egg & salt & mix it well.

6

Once mixed well add the amaranth flour 2 tbsp at a time.
Keep adding until all the flour is in the bowl.

7

Once all the flour is in the bowl use your hands to make the dough.
If you find the dough too tough add a little water. (I didnt need to add any extra water)

8

Now take a parchment paper & keep a portion of the dough on it. take another parchment paper and keep it on top of the dough ball.

9

Using a rolling pin, roll the dough flat to half an inch in size.

10

Use a cookie cutter to shape the cookies

11

Alternatively you could take small portions of the dough and shape it round.

12

Keep all the cookies in a tray lined with parchment paper.

13

And bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes at 180C.

14

Once done remove & keep them on a cooling rack to cool down completely before storing them in an airtight container

filling
15

Dry roast the cashews and keep aside to cool down completely

16

In a blender add the cashews & the dates and blend for 4 to 5 pulses.

17

Till the mixture can form a ball

18

Lightly knead the mixture a form a big ball.

19

Now take a small portion & form a ball. Keep this ball on one of the cookies

20

Keep another cookie on top of that ball & press.

21

The mixture that comes out use your fingers to push it back in to get a neat sandwich

22

The sandwich filling portion depends completely on your choice.

23

Store these yummy healthy beauties in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

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