Strawberry Amaranth Flake Bake

Updated: Mar 18, 2025

Strawberry Amaranth Flake Bake
General Information
  • Breakfast
  • Sweet
  • 39 minutes
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • 3-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 1 1/2 cups of HerbaZest Amaranth Flakes
  • 1/2 cup of strawberry (+ for garnish)
  • 1 chicken egg
  • 1 cup of milk (or non-dairy)
  • Salt (a pinch)
  • 2 teaspoons of maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Directions

These baked amaranth flakes with strawberries are the perfect prepare-ahead breakfast option! Amaranth's richness in protein give the body what it needs to growth and repair itself, while fiber keeps the digestive system run smoothily. Banana and strawberries also add good amounts of fiber as well as key vitamins and minerals, including potassium.

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  2. Mash the banana in a bowl.(2 minutes)
  3. Add the milk, maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk it to combine.(2 minutes)
  4. Cut the strawberries into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl along with amaranth flakes. Mix.(5 minutes)
  5. Transfer the batter into a 10 by 7-inch baking dish. Garnish with sliced strawberries and bake for half an hour, or until golden brown.(30 minutes)
  6. Take out of the oven and set aside to cool before serving. Serve on its own or drizzled with strawberry jam. Enjoy!