Amaranth Porridge [Vegan + Gluten-Free]

Enjoy a warm bowl of porridge for breakfast with cinnamon, cloves, raisins and berries creating a healthy yet delicious way to start the day. Amaranth porridge is a popular breakfast in India, Mexico, Peru and Nepal. Amaranth is one of our favorite plants. Beside the fact that it grows like a weed, one plant produces 60,000 seeds, so it is grain-free and gluten-free. The greens are higher in nutritional content than kale and spinach, and can be popped into puffed amaranth. Amaranth is high in fiber, protein, and is a source key of other vitamins and minerals. We both noticed we felt light after eating this breakfast. I hope you enjoy this breakfast!

Total Time: 25 Minutes | Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cook Time: 20 Minutes | Serves: 2 

Amaranth Porridge

• 1/2 Cup Amaranth
• 1 Cup Water
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Milk
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• Dash of Cloves
• Stevia to Sweeten

Top with:

• 1 Cup Blackberries
• 2 Tbsp Coconut Flakes
• 1 Tbsp Coconut Milk
• 1-2 Tbsp Agave or Maple Syrup

Directions:

1. Combine the porridge ingredients in a rice cooker, stir to mix and press cook. Relax as it cooks.
2. Once done, place berries around the edge.
3. Mix 1 the agave and coconut milk together, pour on top and sprinkle with coconut flakes. Serve hot!
   

Note: This will provide 2 servings at 316 calories each with 8.8 grams of protein and 9.9 grams of fiber and is 8 plus points for Weight Watchers.