Vanilla Maple Amaranth Porridge (Printable Version)
Creamy amaranth simmered with vanilla and maple; finished with banana, berries, seeds and shredded coconut.
# What You'll Need:
→ Porridge Base
01 - 1 cup amaranth, rinsed
02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
03 - 1 cup water
04 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Sweetener
07 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving
→ Toppings
08 - 1 small banana, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup fresh berries, such as blueberries or strawberries
10 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
12 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium saucepan, add rinsed amaranth, almond milk, water, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt.
02 - Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently until amaranth is tender and the texture is creamy.
04 - Stir in the maple syrup. Taste and add more syrup if a sweeter profile is desired.
05 - Divide porridge between two serving bowls.
06 - Top each portion with banana slices, fresh berries, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, and chia seeds. Drizzle additional maple syrup if preferred.
07 - Present immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can simmer a steamy pot in just half an hour and truly feel like you’re treating yourself to something special.
- The creamy porridge with bursts of fresh fruit feels both nourishing and a little bit luxurious, like your favourite cafe breakfast at home.
02 -
- If you stop stirring while it simmers, amaranth loves sticking to the bottom—so keep checking and scraping up any bits as you go.
- Add your sweetener at the end because maple syrup stirred in early tends to lose its best flavor.
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- Patience makes a difference—low and slow simmering leaves the grains the creamiest.
- Adding toppings at the last moment ensures everything still has texture and color.