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Can babies eat amaranth?
Amaranth can be offered once your baby has started solids, prepared to suit their stage.
How to cook amaranth for a baby
- Method
- Boiled
- Ready in
- 20 Min.
- Texture
- Smooth porridge
How you cut and serve amaranth changes as your baby grows. That is set out age by age below.
How to prepare amaranth, age by age
- 6 to 8 months
- Boil 1 part amaranth in 3 parts water for 20 min, stirring often. Blend until smooth.
- 9 to 11 months
- Thick smooth porridge thinned with breast milk or formula.
- 12 to 17 months
- Slightly thicker porridge — can be offered by spoon or as a finger food when cooled.
- 18 months and over
- Cooked as a porridge or grain side dish.
Is amaranth an allergen?
Amaranth is not one of the main food allergens. Any new food can cause a reaction the first time it is offered, so give it on its own and stay with your baby while they eat.
Is amaranth good for babies?
Amaranth is a nutritional powerhouse — a complete protein containing all essential amino acids, making it one of the few plant foods to do so. Rich in calcium, iron, and magnesium. Naturally gluten-free. Its slightly earthy, nutty flavour pairs well with sweet fruit purées like banana or mango.
- Complete Protein
- Iron
- Calcium
Storing amaranth
In the fridge
3 Days. Refrigerate cooked amaranth in a sealed container
In the freezer
3 Months. Freeze cooked portions — reheat with water
Goes well with
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This page is general information based on NHS weaning guidance, not medical advice. Always stay with your baby while they eat. If you have concerns about allergies, choking or your baby's development, speak to your health visitor or GP.