Amaranth Flake Pumpkin Porridge

Updated: Oct 30, 2024

Amaranth Flake Pumpkin Porridge
General Information
  • Breakfast
  • Sweet
  • 5 minutes
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of HerbaZest Amaranth Flakes
  • 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups of whole milk (or dairy-free)
  • 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice mix
  • 2 tablespoons of maple syrup (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon of walnuts (for topping)

Directions

This pumpkin porridge is a quick and satisfying breakfast idea. Within minutes, flaked amaranth takes on a creamy consistency that goes well with the popular fall staple, pumpkin, along with the comforting flavors of maple, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Filling and nutritious, it will charge you for the rest of the day.

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan. Give it a stir and bring the mixture to a boil.(3 minutes)
  2. Lower the heat and simmer it for a minute or two until the mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Add a little more milk if you like a more liquidy porridge.(2 minutes)
  3. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with walnuts, and drizzle with maple syrup. Enjoy warm!

For convenience, feel free to use store-bought pumpkin puree, or if you're up for going the extra mile, try this easy homemade pumpkin puree—it takes almost no time and adds a fresh, rich flavor!