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Blueberry and Amaranth Porridge with Chia Seeds

By TinyTummyTreats Editorial TeamPublished Apr 24, 2026 | Updated Oct 21, 2026
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Blueberry and Amaranth Porridge with Chia Seeds with measured ingredients, 25-minute timing, 2-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for toddler meals, snacks, and family cooking guidance.

Blueberry and Amaranth Porridge with Chia Seeds
Prep 5 min
Cook 20 min
Total 25 min
Servings 2
Difficulty easy
Cuisine International

Recipe Details

Prep5 min
Cook20 min
Total25 min
Servings2
Difficultyeasy
CuisineInternational
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Ingredients

Servings 2
  • 1/2 cup amaranth grain
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or date syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Iron Rich Blueberry Amaranth Porridge Chia Seeds ingredients image for TinyTummyTreats
Iron Rich Blueberry Amaranth Porridge Chia Seeds ingredients image for TinyTummyTreats

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the rinsed amaranth and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  2. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the amaranth is soft and most water is absorbed.
  3. Add the blueberries during the last 5 minutes of cooking to gently soften them and infuse natural sweetness.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the ground chia seeds, unsweetened plant-based milk, maple or date syrup if using, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until creamy and well combined.
  5. Adjust consistency by adding extra plant-based milk if needed, ensuring a smooth, soft texture suitable for toddlers.
  6. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature to toddlers aged 2 years and up.
  7. For make-ahead or lunchbox meals, store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days. Reheat gently with a splash of plant milk before serving.
Iron Rich Blueberry Amaranth Porridge Chia Seeds process image for TinyTummyTreats
Iron Rich Blueberry Amaranth Porridge Chia Seeds process image for TinyTummyTreats

Ingredient Replacements

  • cup amaranth grain: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
  • cup water: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
  • cup fresh or frozen blueberries: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
  • tablespoon chia seeds: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.
  • cup unsweetened plant-based milk: Swap with a toddler-safe alternative that keeps a similar moisture level and soft bite, then adjust water or cook time a little if the mixture feels dry or loose.

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