Amaranth grain

Do you enjoy trying new foods? These fantastic amaranth recipes will make you fall in love with this ancient and versatile gluten-free grain.

Quinoa who? The newest trend in healthful grains is amaranth, a gluten-free protein option that is packed with protein, calcium and antioxidants. Start reaping the benefits of an amaranth-rich diet with these recipes!

Amaranth is a wild vegetable and is one of the top three healthiest wild vegetables we know. There are quite a few varieties of the amaranth flower that gardeners world-wide grow as an ornamental p...

Amaranth is high in protein, making it an ideal meat substitute. This article describes ways to benefit nutritionally from amaranth grain and flour.

Like quinoa, amaranth is an ancient, protein-packed seed. The tiny poppy seed-size “grain” was a staple of the Aztecs and Mayans. We must admit that we initially weren’t quite sure about amaranth, though. The first time we cooked it for dinner, we expected it to be fluffy like quinoa and were startled when it turned to sticky mush! However, we did like the malty, slightly nutty flavor and were determined to figure out what to do with it.

Crispy, satisfying Dark Chocolate Amaranth Bars resembling wafer cookies! Whole grain puffed amaranth combines with creamy, rich chocolate and almond butter for a healthier sweet treat or quick snack. Just 6 ingredients required!

With fall just around the corner, now is the time to stock your pantry with hearty, healthy whole grains! From amaranth to wild rice, get the skinny on whole grain ingredients and whole grain flours below. Buckwheat Quick Guides to Whole Grains Amaranth – A tiny poppy seed-sized grain. Malty, grassy flavor. (The leaves of the amaranth plant are also good to eat.) Gluten-free. Barley, Hulled and Pearl – Chewy, tender grains. Especially good in soup.

Summer is the time to enjoy a smoothie bowl with an abundance of healthy toppings. Now that it’s fall, it’s time to make nourishing, and comforting grain bowls, specifically this recipe for Creamy Amaranth Porridge with Cashew Milk and Poached … Continue reading →

This week at #Healthykidscommunity we’re bringing you healthy snacks! So these are our new favourite snacks at home, they are #refinedsugarfree #zerosugar #glutenfree and can be #vegan , 100…