Amaranth, Banana & Date Porridge
8–10 monthsPorridge
5 minPrep
20 minCook
3Servings
MediumDifficulty
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
Steps
- 1Rinse 1/4 cup amaranth seeds thoroughly under running water.
- 2Combine amaranth with 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 3Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until amaranth is tender and porridge-like.
- 4While amaranth cooks, pit and finely chop 2 dates.
- 5Mash half a ripe banana with a fork.
- 6Stir a small chopped date into the hot amaranth and cook 2 more minutes until dates soften.
- 7Remove from heat and fold in mashed banana.
- 8Adjust consistency with breast milk or formula if needed.
