Pepita and Popped Amaranth Bars

These are very interesting - popped amaranth (fun!), tangy lime zest and slightly salted peanuts. I made the "spicy peanut" variation but halved the recipe, and added about 1/3 cup chopped dried pineapple. I went ahead with the full tablespoon of lime zest and thought it added a nice bright, floral note along with the tropical pineapple. Love the spicy, salty, tangy, sweet combo. They didn't hold together as well as I would have liked but still tasty.