Cinnamon Amaranth Breakfast Porridge
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Cinnamon Amaranth Breakfast Porridge, yields 4 Servings
Created By: Pooja Mottl, Natural Foods Chef & Healthy Eating Coach, author of The 3-Day Reset: Restore Your Cravings for Healthy Foods in Three Easy, Empowering Days
“The ancient ‘grain,’ or rather seed, amaranth, is gluten free and a source of complete protein. The combination of amaranth and bananas provides a whopping dose of potassium, fiber, and protein. Cinnamon and cashews help make this breakfast go-to even more blood-sugar friendly,” says Corrine Dobbas , Registered Dietitian and Healthy Living Expert.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup amaranth (soaked overnight, drained, rinsed)
- 3 cups filtered water (extra, to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup raw organic cashews (soaked overnight, drained) (optional)
- 1 ½ ripe organic bananas, mashed well
- ½ organic banana, cut into thin strips, for garnish
Directions:
- Combine soaked amaranth with 3 cups water and salt in saucepan, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until water has been absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent grains from sticking to bottom of pan. Add more water as needed for desired consistency.
- Add cinnamon, mashed bananas and cashews, gently stir to combine.
- Divide between 3 to 4 bowls, garnish with sliced bananas, and finish with a few dashes of ground cinnamon on top. Enjoy and nourish yourself!