Author Notes
This is a nutritious warm breakfast - a great GF alternative to creamy hot cereal. This version is dairy-free! —denise | {wholly rooted}
Ingredients
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1 cup
amaranth grains, soaked overnight
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2 cups
water
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pinch
sea salt
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1 teaspoon
vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
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1/4 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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pinch
cloves
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pinch
ground nutmeg
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2 cups
coconut milk
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1/2 cup
fresh fruit (blueberries, sliced strawberries or bananas, etc.)
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maple syrup to taste
Directions
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Soak the amaranth grains in 2 cups of water overnight.
In the morning, drain and rinse in a fine strainer.
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Combine rinsed amaranth with the 2 cups of coconut milk and a pinch of sea salt in a pot.
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Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes with the lid on. Peek in to stir every few minutes.
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Add the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and stir.
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Remove from heat and let sit for 10-15 minutes with the lid on.
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Spoon into bowls, add any fresh fruit you like on top, and drizzle with maple syrup to taste. Serve warm!
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Mix it up: Try sprinkling toasted coconut on top with warm banana slices and maple syrup! Pick your favorite combination.
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