Salted Date Amaranth Porridge with Cinnamon Apples
Salted Date Amaranth Porridge with Cinnamon Apples
Ingredients
For the Cinnamon Apples
- 1 apple
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
For the Amaranth Porridge
- 1/2 cup amaranth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup plant milk
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 pinch salt
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup nuts, such as walnuts, as desired
- 2 tablespoons seeds, such as pumpkin seeds, as desired
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cinnamon apples: Slice the apple into thin pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the sliced apple, cinnamon powder, and maple syrup. Sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Prepare the amaranth porridge: In a medium pot, combine the amaranth, water, plant milk, pitted and chopped Medjool dates, and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the amaranth is cooked and the porridge has thickened to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
Remove the pot from the heat and let the porridge sit for a few minutes to thicken further.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
To assemble, pour the prepared amaranth porridge into serving bowls. Top generously with the sautéed cinnamon apples. Garnish with nuts and seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salted Date Amaranth Porridge with Cinnamon Apples
For the Cinnamon Apples
- 1 apple
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
For the Amaranth Porridge
- 1/2 cup amaranth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup plant milk
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 pinch salt
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup nuts, such as walnuts, as desired
- 2 tablespoons seeds, such as pumpkin seeds, as desired
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cinnamon apples: Slice the apple into thin pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the sliced apple, cinnamon powder, and maple syrup. Sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Prepare the amaranth porridge: In a medium pot, combine the amaranth, water, plant milk, pitted and chopped Medjool dates, and a pinch of salt.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the amaranth is cooked and the porridge has thickened to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
Remove the pot from the heat and let the porridge sit for a few minutes to thicken further.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
To assemble, pour the prepared amaranth porridge into serving bowls. Top generously with the sautéed cinnamon apples. Garnish with nuts and seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min