How long does it take to make Red Amaranth Microgreens Acai Smoothie Bowl (Vegan Breakfast)?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 1
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Amaranth microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Vibrant purple smoothie bowl topped with red amaranth microgreens and fresh fruit.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Amaranth microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
1 acai packet, frozen
1 banana, frozen
1/2 cup blueberries
1 cup red amaranth microgreens
Granola
Honey or maple syrup
Blend acai, banana, and blueberries until smooth.
Pour into a bowl and top with amaranth microgreens.
Add granola and drizzle with honey.
Amaranth microgreens are distinguished by their vibrant magenta and gold pigments, which come from betalain compounds. They are chosen by chefs primarily for visual impact and mild, earthy flavor. Amaranth grain has a stronger evidence base than amaranth microgreens specifically.
• Amaranth species have been studied for betalain pigment content, the same class of pigments found in beets and some other plants.
moderate evidence• Pigment intensity and flavor in amaranth microgreens vary significantly by variety and light exposure during growing.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
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