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Chai-Spiced Amaranth Porridge

Looking to mix up your breakfast game? This Chai-Spiced Amaranth Porridge can be served hot or cold, and is extra delicious topped with fresh fruit.

Prep:

5

minutes

Cook:

30

minutes

TOtal:

35

minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup amaranth

1 cup water

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. ground cardamom

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

1/4 tsp. ground allspice

2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup

1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk

Fresh fruit and/or shredded coconut, for topping/serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add amaranth, and reduce heat to maintain a simmer/low boil. Cook amaranth for 20 minutes, until grain is tender and water is almost completely absorbed.
  2. Once amaranth is cooked, stir in coconut milk, maple syrup, and spices. Return to a simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off heat and let stand for 5 minutes to cool and thicken.
  3. Serve porridge topped with fresh fruit such as mango or berries and shredded coconut (optional). Makes 2 servings.