Breakfast Couscous

Name: Breakfast Couscous
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups dry couscous; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoon honey; 1/3 cup chopped dates; 1/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries; 1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted)

This healthy, delicious and easy breakfast recipe is a great alternative to oatmeal. It is packed with nutritious ingredients and hearty enough to keep you satisfied all morning!

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Breakfast couscous ready to eat in a white mug bowl on a grey and white stripped towel

If you're anything like me, you may be a little tired of oatmeal and cold cereal and in need of some variety. Well, you're in luck because I have an easy breakfast couscous recipe for you that is also delicious and healthy.

This is such an easy breakfast recipe. You can have it on the table and in your belly in 10 minutes or less. Plus you can make it ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to a week. In addition, it's way healthier than the prepared oatmeal or cereal that you would buy in the store that are loaded with sugar. This breakfast couscous is sweetened with honey and dried fruit. No added refined sugar. None. Your body will thank you.

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Table of Contents

🥄 Equipment
🥣 Ingredients
📝 Instructions
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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🥄 Equipment

You will need a skillet and saucepan to make this recipe.

🥣 Ingredients

This recipe uses only 7 ingredients if you don't count water. Plus, you probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry. Winning!

If you don't have honey, you can substitute agave syrup or all-natural maple syrup. If you don't mind added sugar, you can also add a couple of tablespoons of that instead.

2 cups water
2 cups dry couscous
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1-½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoon honey
⅓ cup chopped dates
⅓ cup dried cherries or cranberries
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

📝 Instructions

This recipe is as easy can be. It's just a matter of lightly toasting the almonds and cooking the couscous in water seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg. After the couscous is done cooking, simply stir in the fruit and almonds.

Step 1. Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides. Set aside.

Step 2. In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the water, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey. Stir and bring mixture to boiling. Once boiling, add couscous, turn off heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

Step 3. Remove cover, and fluff couscous with a fork until granules begin to separate. Stir in the dates, cherries and almonds.

Breakfast couscous in a white mug bowl with milk being poured over the top

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

This breakfast couscous is delicious with honey or brown sugar and milk or cream. It can be eaten hot or cold. I really enjoy it hot, especially on a cold January morning. If you want a bigger breakfast, try serving it with one of our Cheesy Scrambled Eggs recipes.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is couscous?

Couscous is actually very tiny pasta. It does resemble quinoa, but the two are quite different. Quinoa is a seed and is gluten-free. In contrast, couscous is made from wheat and does contain gluten.

How do I cook couscous?

You would cook couscous just like you would any other pasta - in boiling water. However, unlike your spaghetti, you would not continuously boil it in the water and then drain the water when done. You bring the water to a boil, add the couscous, and then turn off the heat to allow the pasta to absorb the water. The cooking method is actually similar to what you would use to cook rice. The ratio for this recipe is 1:1 - one cup of water per one cup of dry couscous.

How long does this recipe take to make?

You can have this recipe ready in as little as 10 minutes.

How many servings does it make?

This recipe makes 8-10 servings.

Can you make it ahead?

Yes. You can make it ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week. Reheat in the microwave on high for about a minute. Serve with milk or cream.

Is it gluten free?

No. This recipe is not gluten free.

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