Creamy Chocolate Amaranth Flake Porridge

Name: Creamy Chocolate Amaranth Flake Porridge
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup of HerbaZest Aguaje Powder; 1/2 banana (ripe and spotty); 2 cups of milk (or non-dairy); 1 tablespoon of Cacao Powder; 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract; Sweetener of choice (stevia, honey, maple syrup etc. to taste; optional); Favorite topping (Greek yogurt, blueberries, hemp seeds, dark chocolate etc.)

Updated: April 14, 2026

Recharge your morning routine with this chocolate hot cereal with amaranth flakes. It's loaded with energy- and mood-boosting nutrients from amaranth and cacao, including protein, fiber, and antioxidants, among others. Banana-sweetened and creamy, it'll make you feel cozy and nourished from the first bite.

Servings

1 serving

Total time

6min

Cook time

6min

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Ingredients

1 cup of HerbaZest Amaranth Flakes
1/2 banana (ripe and spotty)
2 cups of milk (or non-dairy)
1 tablespoon of Cacao Powder
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Sweetener of choice (stevia, honey, maple syrup etc. to taste; optional)
Favorite topping (Greek yogurt, blueberries, hemp seeds, dark chocolate etc.)

Made with:

Directions

Mash the banana until smooth.
Add the banana, amaranth flakes, milk, cacao powder, and vanilla extract to a saucepan. Give it a mix and cook it over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the porridge is warm and thick. Add more milk if you prefer a less thick porridge. At this step, you can also sweeten your porridge to taste with a sweetener of choice.
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!