Organic Amaranth Flour offers whole grain goodness without gluten. Amaranth is a grain derived from tiny seeds and dates back to Mesoamerica, widely utilized by the ancient Aztecs. This flour can replace up to 25% of the conventional wheat flour in a recipe and lends a sweet, earthy and malted flavor to sweet and savory recipes. Awesome amaranth also offers protein, magnesium and iron.

Banana Cake with Amaranth Flour

Ingredients:¼ cup nuts, finely ground; 1¾ cups Organic Amaranth Flour; ½ cup arrowroot starch; ½ tsp sea salt; 2 tsp Baking Soda; ½ cup nuts, coarsely chopped; 1½ cups banana, mashed; 2 tb lemon juice; ¼ cup oil; ¼ cup honey; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a nine-inch baking dish. Grind nuts in a blender to fine grind. Add to remaining dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and add coarse nuts. Without washing equipment, combine remaining ingredients in blender and process 30 seconds. Pour liquids over dry mixture and stir, but do not beat. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 40 minutes. Top will spring back when touched in middle and toothpick test will be dry. Frosting is optional.

Makes 12 servings.

There are approximately 3¾ cups per pound.