Amaranth Cereal
I have been breaking my head to find cereal that’s nutritious for my mum.
She regularly love maize meal porridge, and eats All Bran, Jungle Oats and Weet-Bix. But as she’s aged I’ve noticed that she’s been losing weight. So as a result I am always on the lookout for cereals that I can make that’s rich in nutrients, especially fats and protein.
I found a product called Thrive Baobab in Jackson’s and they make an instant Amaranth cereal mix. I loved the flavour and my mother enjoys the nuttiness of the cereal. If you make it and let it stand for a little while, it gets creamier.
To make this cereal you can either mix in water, or milk. I suggest you use milk because that’s protein and coupled with it’s hemp seed protein powder, if you’re a Vegan or a Vegetarian, this is great.
Alternative, you can make your own Amaranth cereal by boiling it like you would jungle oats.
Did you know: Amaranth is a seed. It’s also an ancient grain and it can be had any time of the day with a handful of berries. Amaranth has nutrients that support bone structure, is high in magnesium (good for runners), protein and fats.
Ingredients for two meals
1 cup amaranth
3 cups water
raw honey/tbsp peanut butter
cinnamon
1 cup milk
Method
Mix amaranth and water and bring to a boil on a high heat.
When it starts to boil, lower the stove to very low and let that simmer for 20 minutes. Add a little bit of water if the cereal starts to get too thick.
Stir in peanut butter and add milk.
Sprinkle honey, cinnamon and fruit over your cereal and serve warm.
