4.9 from 96 votes
Amaranth Porridge
This bowl of nutritious porridge is simple to make is a nice change from the traditional bowl of oatmeal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
- 1 cup amaranth
- 1/2 vanilla bean split (or you can add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract)
- Fruit optional
- walnuts optional
- honey or sweetener of your choice optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan stir in the almond milk, amaranth and vanilla together. Bring to a boil. Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove vanilla pod.
- Serve with fruit, nuts, honey and additional almond milk if you would like.
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Notes
- I lightly toasted the walnuts in a non-stick pan to bring out the nutty flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.