Couscous for Breakfast
Transform your mornings with this delightful "Couscous for Breakfast" recipe—an easy, 15-minute dish that’s both wholesome and indulgent. Combining fluffy steamed couscous with warm milk, a touch of honey or maple syrup, and a medley of dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and fresh fruit, this breakfast is packed with flavor and nutrition. Enhanced with aromatic cinnamon and vanilla, this recipe offers a comforting alternative to traditional oatmeal or cereal. Customize it with your favorite non-dairy milk, nuts, or fresh fruits to suit your taste. Perfect for busy mornings, this two-serving recipe is a great way to start your day feeling nourished and energized.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.5 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (or chopped nuts of choice)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup fresh fruit (e.g., berries, banana slices, or apples)
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, a pinch of salt, and the butter (or coconut oil).
Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the couscous steam for 5 minutes.
While the couscous is steaming, heat the milk in a small saucepan or in the microwave until warm but not boiling.
Fluff the couscous with a fork to separate the grains. Stir in the warm milk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
Add the dried cranberries (or raisins) and sliced almonds (or nuts of choice), mixing gently to distribute them evenly.
Divide the couscous mixture between bowls and top with fresh fruit of your choice.
Serve warm with an optional drizzle of honey or extra milk for a creamier texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.9 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 506 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.6 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.2 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 589 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
