A few months ago, I decided to cook my oats with some amaranth; the amaranth helps add extra nutrients! Amaranth is an ancient grain that is nutritious. According to Healthline , amaranth is rich in protein and fiber. It also contains iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium and many other nutrients. Additionally, amaranth is said to contain antioxidants and is gluten-free. You can read more about amaranth here.
This is the brand of amaranth I like to use to cook with my oats. Amaranth reminds me of quinoa. The seeds look similar to that of quinoa, and it tastes similar to it as well.
This is what dry amaranth looks like-it is very similar to quinoa.
Oats
When it comes to purchasing oats, I like to look for ones with the “Glyphosate Free” label. If I can’t find those oats, then I opt for organic oats.
Note on Glyphosate:
Some foods are sprayed with glyphosate (aka Round-Up) which is known to be harmful to our bodies (especially to our children)
Non-organic oats are known to be sprayed with glyphosate (aka Round-Up). Therefore buying organic is best since it ensures that it has not been sprayed with glyphosate. BUT, also note that some organic oats have been found to have traces of glyphosate in them. They found that glyphosate can blow over from nearby non-organic farms. As a result, some brands turn to third-party certifications to ensure their products don’t contain glyphosate. As you can see, this brand has the glyphosate-free label on its packaging.
Another great fact is that sprouted grains are nutritious and easily digestible.
Oatmeal cooked with Amaranth
Toppings for the Oatmeal:
You may add any of your desired toppings to the cooked oatmeal. Here I added some pure maple syrup, ground flaxseed, ground ceylon cinnamon, strawberries, blueberries, and pumpkin seeds
Note: Please dice, smash, ground foods appropriately to prevent any choking in younger children.
Additional Topping Options include:
- Blueberry Compote
- Blueberry Chia Jam
- Sauteed Apples
- Shredded Apples, use the smaller side of the box grater to grate in a peeled apple. Mix it in with the cooked oatmeal and serve. This will help add extra flavor, sweetness (without the added sugar), and moisture to the oatmeal.
- Apple Pear Spread , mix this spread in with the cooked oatmeal and serve. May also add additional toppings, if desired.
- Applesauce, mix this spread in with the cooked oatmeal and serve.
Video Tutorial
List of Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups of steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup of amaranth, rinsed well
- 4 and 1/2 cups of filtered water
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of butter (salted or unsalted), I used grass-fed salted butter
Step-By-Step Instructions
Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Add 1/2 cup of amaranth to the sieve and rinse well with cold water. Drain the water and set the rinsed amaranth aside.
Add the water to a saucepan or to a 3 quart pot over medium heat. Cover it with a lid and allow the water to come to a boil.
Add the butter and salt. Mix to combine and allow the butter to melt. Bring the liquid back up to a boil.
Add the oats and rinsed amaranth. Mix and bring the mixture back up to a boil.
Once the mixture comes up to a boil, mix, cover it with a lid and lower the heat to low. Allow it to simmer for 20 minutes, while mixing it a few times along the way.
The oatmeal is cooked and ready to serve once the oats and amaranth have softened and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Mix and serve.
How to store and serve a batch of this recipe:
This recipe makes about 4-5 servings. You can make a batch of this recipe and transfer the cooked oatmeal to a glass food airtight container. Allow it to cool, cover it with a lid, and store it in the refrigerator (for up to 3 days).
To reheat in the microwave: When ready to serve, transfer the amount needed to a microwave-safe bowl. Add some filtered water and mix it in with the oats. You need just enough water to help make the oatmeal a bit moist but not too much that the oatmeal is floating in it. The water will help keep the oatmeal moist as it heats up. Reheat it in the microwave until the oatmeal is warmed through. Stir before serving.
To reheat over the stovetop: When ready to serve, transfer the amount needed to a saucepan. Add some filtered water and mix it in with the oats. You need just enough water to help make the oatmeal a bit moist but not too much that the oatmeal is floating in it. The water will help keep the oatmeal moist as it heats up. Allow the oatmeal to reheat over medium-low heat, stirring it a few times along the way. If desired or needed, may add some more water.
PrintOatmeal with Amaranth
Cooking amaranth with oats is a great way to help add some extra nutrients. Amarantha looks and tastes similar to that of quinoa. This recipe is great to make a batch and keep in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it; it’s especially helpful to have during those busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: serves about 4-5 1x
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups of filtered water
- 1 tablespoon of butter (can use salted or unsalted)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 1/2 cups organic steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup amaranth, rinsed well
Instructions
- Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Add 1/2 cup of amaranth to the sieve and rinse well with cold water. Drain the water and set the rinsed amaranth aside.
- Add the water to a saucepan or to a 3 quart pot over medium heat. Cover it with a lid and allow the water to come to a boil.
- Add the butter and salt. Mix to combine and allow the butter to melt. Bring the liquid back up to a boil.
- Add the oats and rinsed amaranth. Mix and bring the mixture back up to a boil.
- Once the mixture comes up to a boil, mix, cover it with a lid and lower the heat to low. Allow it to simmer for 20 minutes, while mixing it a few times along the way.
- The oatmeal is cooked and ready to serve once the oats and amaranth have softened and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Mix and serve.
Notes
Batch Storing and Serving: This recipe makes about 4-5 servings. You can make a batch of this recipe and transfer the cooked oatmeal to a glass food airtight container. Allow it to cool, cover it with a lid, and store it in the refrigerator (for up to 3 days).
- To reheat in the microwave: When ready to serve, transfer the amount needed to a microwave-safe bowl. Add some filtered water and mix it in with the oats. You need just enough water to help make the oatmeal a bit moist but not too much that the oatmeal is floating in it. The water will help keep the oatmeal moist as it heats up. Reheat it in the microwave until the oatmeal is warmed through. Stir before serving
- To reheat over the stovetop: When ready to serve, transfer the amount needed to a saucepan. Add some filtered water and mix it in with the oats. You need just enough water to help make the oatmeal a bit moist but not too much that the oatmeal is floating in it. The water will help keep the oatmeal moist as it heats up. Allow the oatmeal to reheat over medium-low heat, stirring it a few times along the way. If desired or needed, may add some more water.
