Fruit and Yogurt Breakfast Couscous
Kickstart your morning with a vibrant and wholesome twist on a traditional favorite with this Fruit and Yogurt Breakfast Couscous. Combining fluffy whole wheat couscous with creamy vanilla Greek yogurt, this breakfast bowl is topped with a medley of fresh fruits, crunchy nuts, and optional chia seeds for added superfood power. Lightly sweetened with honey and a hint of cinnamon, it’s a healthy, protein-packed alternative to sugary cereals that comes together in just 10 minutes! Perfect for busy mornings or a weekend brunch, this customizable recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Ideal for lovers of quick and nutritious breakfast recipes, this dish is sure to be a new favorite in your healthy morning lineup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat couscous
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Mixed fresh fruits (e.g., berries, chopped apple, banana slices)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts)
- 1 teaspoon Chia seeds (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pot from heat.
Stir in the whole wheat couscous, cover the pot with a lid, and let it sit for 5 minutes or until the couscous absorbs all the water.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in 1 tablespoon of honey to sweeten it. Let the couscous cool slightly to room temperature.
Divide the couscous evenly between two serving bowls.
Top each bowl with 1/2 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt and an equal portion of mixed fresh fruits.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts and 1/2 teaspoon of chia seeds (optional) over each bowl for added texture and nutrition.
If desired, lightly dust each bowl with cinnamon to enhance the flavor.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey over the bowls for a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Fruit and Yogurt Breakfast Couscous!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.4 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% | |
*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.
