Apple Cinnamon Amaranth Porridge
A creamy apple cinnamon amaranth porridge is a great way to switch up your usual bowl of oatmeal with a new unique whole grain.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Ingredients
For the Amaranth:
- 1/2 cup amaranth
- 1 1/2 cups soy milk or whichever milk you prefer
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
For the Apple:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 apple chopped
- 1/2-1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Combine amaranth, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Cover amaranth and let simmer, stirring occasionally until it has absorbed most of the liquid. (About 15 minutes.) Remove from heat and let sit covered for another 5 minutes to thicken.
- Heat coconut oil in a skillet. Toss in apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and gently sauteed for 7 minutes or until apples begin to soften. Toss in pecans and saute for another 2 minutes.
- Pour amaranth into a bowl and top with apples. Stir in maple syrup and additional coconut milk as desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/2 recipe | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Sodium: 84mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g