Simple amaranth and millet blueberry porridge (gluten free & dairy free)

What better way to start the day than with a dish that’s warming nutritious and pretty in colors?
This simple amaranth and millet blueberry porridge will keep you full for hours.

Sunday morning and I literally just put everything I had in a bowl, recognizing that I am running out of millet. Well, since foodmarkets are closed on Sundays (Yes, that is the case in Switzerland ;)), I needed to come up with another plan. I thought well why not adding some amaranth and mixing these two grains together. HAHA, I really like the result as the amaranth is the full opposite of the mushy consistency of the millet and you have this extra crunch in your mouth!
Infused with blueberries, cinnamon and vanilla this makes a super comforting winter breakfast, that feeds you with a lot of nutrients and vitamins.

In this recipe, you can totally substitute the almond milk for any other milk and the agave syrup for any other sweetener. (e.g. molasses, coconut nectar, maple syrup, stevia etc.) To get that super beautiful lilac color, I added some dried blueberry and Acai powder to intensify the color.

I am actually wondering whether this would work with strawberries for summer? Imagine it with orange zests and fresh ginger! HELL YES! To strawberry porridge and summer!

simple amaranth and millet blueberry porridge (gluten free & dairy free)

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Ingredients

• ½ cup millet
• ½ cup dry amaranth
• 1 cup of blueberries
• 1½ cup water
• 2 cups almond milk
• 2 tbsp agave syrup
• 2 tbsp flax meal
• a pinch of cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Combine water, cinnamon, vanilla and grains in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
2. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until grains are tender.
3. Now add the blueberries, almond milk and agave syrup and let simmer over low heat for a few more minutes.
4. Mash the blueberries with the porridge and then add the flax and continue to cook until the almond milk has absorbed quite a bit, and the porridge is at desired texture

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