This is the breakfast of champions - literally. Amaranth is a lesser known super grain in of itself, but when you combine that with sesame seeds and chia seeds? Stop the presses!
Here's a few things to note about Amaranth:
- Amaranth was highly regarded in various Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican cultures, and is still commonly found in the cuisine of countries like Mexico.
- It is an extremely rich source of fiber, iron, manganese, magnesium, copper, protein, healthy fat (HDl), phosphorus, and selenium.
-As a result, amaranth is great for reducing inflammation, reducing cholesterol, and enhancing your metabolism.
-Raw Amaranth is not digestible to the human body and will pass right through without absorbing any of the nutritional benefits, so you must be sure to cook your amaranth until it "pops".
Now, here's just a bit of what Chia Seeds contain...
-Omega-3 Fatty Acids
-Vitamin B1 and B3
-Zinc
-Calcium
-More Fiber
-More Magnesium
-More Protein
-Antioxidant Properties
And Sesame Seeds? They contain...
-Pinoresinol (Blood Sugar Regulation)
-Vitamin B1, B3, and B6
-Vitamin E
-Even more copper, zinc,
Point being, this breakfast is going to pack a nutritional punch that will leave you feeling satiated for hours! It's perfect for anyone wanting to add more nutrients to the first meal of their day. And what's even better? This bowl tastes great, too!
Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cook Time: 2-3 Minutes | Total Time: 7-8 Minutes
Special Equipment
1 small Cooking Pan
Ingredients
1/2 cup Amaranth Seeds, raw
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
1 tbsp Chia Seeds
1/2 tbsp Raw Honey (optional - adds sweetness)
1/8 cup Raisins
1/4 cup - 1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (or milk of choice)
Method
Add raw Amaranth Seeds to a small cooking pan. Heat on Low for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. You will hear Amaranth starting to "pop". Continue cooking and stirring until popping subsides. (Remove from heat immediately after popping stops, as this ingredient burns easily).
Add popped Amaranth to bowl, along with sesame seeds, chia seeds, raisins, and optional honey*. Stir to combine.
Pour in 1/4 cup of milk and stir. If you prefer, add another 1/4 cup of milk before enjoying.
*If you prefer more sweetness, add an additional 1/2 tbsp of honey to your bowl. See nutritional data for comparison.
Nutritional Data (With 1/2 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk)
Servings: 1
Calories: 338| Protein: 9 | Carbs: 55 | Fiber: 13 | Fats: 12
Nutritional Data (With 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk)
Servings: 1
Calories: 373| Protein: 9 | Carbs: 64 | Fiber: 13 | Fats: 12
(The nutritional value in Healthline's article on Amaranth was used when calculating the data of this meal.)
This is a family recipe and is not derived from another existing recipe. Please give proper credit if re-posting.
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