Amaranth, Banana & Date Porridge

Nutrient-dense porridge combining amaranth with naturally sweet banana and dates for a fiber and iron-rich breakfast.

Ingredients

Amaranth Seed1/4 cup

Banana1/2 medium

Dates2 pieces

Instructions

1. 1Rinse 1/4 cup amaranth seeds thoroughly under running water.
2. 2Combine amaranth with 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. 3Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until amaranth is tender and porridge-like.
4. 4While amaranth cooks, pit and finely chop 2 dates.
5. 5Mash half a ripe banana with a fork.
6. 6Stir a small chopped date into the hot amaranth and cook 2 more minutes until dates soften.
7. 7Remove from heat and fold in mashed banana.
8. 8Adjust consistency with breast milk or formula if needed.

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