Move over oatmeal! Amaranth porridge is coming to your breakfast table. Golden amaranth seeds are a nutrition powerhouse packed with vitamins and minerals, and they boast a higher protein content than any other seed or grain. Mild, nutty and hearty, amaranth has a complete essential amino acid profile and is full of fiber. As a porridge, amaranth cooks up into a creamy and hearty breakfast bowl. And you can dress it up with sweet or savory toppings. For this wintery bowl, we infused vanilla and cinnamon right into the porridge, then topped it with a drizzle of almond butter, some toasted hazelnuts, dried figs and sweet dried mulberries.
Vanilla Amaranth Porridge with Almonds & Figs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 475 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup amaranth
- 3 cups water
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. salt
- 3 Tbsp. almond butter
- ¼ cup toasted almonds or hazelnuts chopped
- 6-8 dried figs sliced
- 3 Tbsp. dried mulberries optional
- 2 Tbsp. date syrup optional
Instructions
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In medium pot, combine amaranth, water, vanilla and cinnamon. Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes, until all or most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in salt. (Note: Stirring well will help absorb any excess liquid.)
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Spoon porridge evenly into three bowls.
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Sprinkle/drizzle on toppings.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Amaranth Porridge with Almonds & Figs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 356mg15%
Potassium 648mg19%
Carbohydrates 67g22%
Fiber 9g36%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 11IU0%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 212mg21%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.