Alegria (Mexican Amaranth Candy)

I am always looking for somewhat less harmful ways to satisfy my sweet tooth. While the amount of sugar in these is not suitable for my daily diet, at least it's from the less processed piloncillo and honey. It took me a long while to discover amaranth. It was the first thing I heard defined as a "pseudo" grain, and that prefix had negative connotations for me, so I never realized how nutritious it is.