Popped Amaranth Cereal with Sesame Seeds and Crystallized Ginger

 (makes 1 serving)
One of my daughters doesn't like milk of any kind, so she enjoys hers with a little bit of orange juice. It can also be altered for a vegan diet by choosing one of the vegan option listed below.


2 tablespoons of Amaranth Seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp of crystalized ginger, minced
sugar, honey or agave nectar to taste (optional)
1/4 cup milk, soy milk or almond milk


  • Heat a thick bottom pan under med-high temperature.  When a drop of water energetically dances in the pan you are ready to add the amaranth.
  • Add to the pan 1 tablespoon of the amaranth and stir.  It will start popping soon after.  You'll need to have a lid to prevent the seeds from flying all over the place.
  • It only take seconds and they burn fast-- keep a vigilant eye and transfer to a bowl as soon as most of them have popped. Then proceed the same way for the next tablespoon.
  • Add cinnamon and sesame to the bowl with popped cereal and mix well.
  • Then sprinkle the minced crystalized ginger. Add the sweetener if you are using it.  
  • Finally pour your milk of choice over the whole thing and serve.
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