Breakfast Couscous

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4.91 from 10 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
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Breakfast Couscous is a delightful and different spin on traditional oatmeal. It is rich in protein and fiber so it fills you up and keeps you ready to power through your day.

A white bowl of Breakfast Couscous.

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This Breakfast couscous recipe is very similar to oatmeal.  It has a wonderful texture and excellent flavor.  Plus, it’s so versatile. You can add any mix-ins that you prefer (or none at all if that’s your thing).  And, if you have any leftover, it’s just as good the next day, reheated in the microwave.

Need more great make ahead breakfast ideas? Find them all here. And, if you’re looking for something a little different, try this Musabaha – it’s a chickpea based breakfast.

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What We Love About This Couscous for Breakfast Recipe

  • 20 Minute Meal: Prep in 5 minutes and cooks in 15 minutes.
  • Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry.
  • Family Friendly: Everyone can use their own toppings to make this morning breakfast special.
  • Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, low-calorie or dairy free, etc…
  • Makes Great Leftovers: Great for make ahead meals.
A spoon of the breakfast cereal.

Ingredient Notes for the Easy Breakfast Recipe

  • Milk: Use whole milk or any variable that you wish even use a dairy free alternative like coconut milk or almond milk.
  • Couscous: A uncooked couscous. Israeli couscous or any other variety.
  • Dried Cranberries: This adds a tart flavor to the dish.
  • Raisins: This healthy breakfast can be made with any fresh fruit that you like.
  • Walnuts: a delicious crunch is added with these chopped walnuts.
  • Brown Sugar: Add light brown sugar or dark brown sugar.
  • Ground Cinnamon: The hint of spice is delightful to the sweet couscous breakfast.
Milk, cinnamon, nuts, couscous.

Equipment Needed for Best Couscous Recipe

How to Make Easy Breakfast Recipes

These are the basic steps for making Breakfast Couscous. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutritional information.

Cooking the couscous and adding the toppings.

STEP 1: MIX

First, bring some milk to boil in a small saucepan. Stir the remaining ingredients into the couscous mixture. Then remove from the heat.

STEP 2: Let Stand

Next, cover and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Mixture will thicken as it cools.

Topping the breakfast couscous.

Prep and Storage Tips for Basic Couscous Recipe

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

Truly, this recipe is wonderful to make for meal preparation. It can be made up to four days in advance and kept in the fridge.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Simply store in an airtight container or covered well with plastic wrap.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

Freeze the healthy breakfast recipe for up to three months, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. The breakfast couscous can be eaten cold or microwave until it is warm.

HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE

The breakfast couscous recipe can be reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Frequently Asked Questions about this Breakfast Couscous Bowl

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE HEALTHIER?

Really it is easy to make this recipe healthier, use a whole grains couscous. Try a calorie free sugar and brown sugar.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE SYRUP FOR THE SUGAR?

Of course, pure maple syrup or agave syrup can make a great replacement.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?

Indeed, adjust the recipe card below to half the recipe or double for more.

A spoonful of breakfast couscous.

Expert Tips for Making This Breakfast Couscous Recipe

  • Add Extract: Try a little vanilla extract or almond extracts to this recipe.
  • Lunch: Not just for breakfast this recipe is great for lunch time too.
  • Variation tip: Fresh berries are a nice addition to this breakfast couscous.
  • Alternate ingredient: Replace the ground cinnamon with a cinnamon stick.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: Make this couscous recipe in the instant pot or the crock pot.
  • Dietary consideration tip: Whole wheat couscous can also be a great addition to this recipe.

What to Serve with Breakfast Couscous

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A white bowl of Breakfast Couscous.

Breakfast Couscous

4.91 from 10 votes
Breakfast Couscous is a delightful and different spin on traditional oatmeal. It is rich in protein and fiber so it fills you up and keeps you ready to power through your day.
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Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 15 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Author: Christina Hitchcock

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/4  cups   milk
  • 1/2  cup   uncooked couscous
  • 1/4  cup   dried cranberries
  • 1/4  cup   raisins
  • 1/4  cup   chopped walnuts
  • 2  tablespoons   brown sugar
  • 1/2  teaspoon   ground cinnamon
  • 1/8  teaspoon   salt

Instructions
 

  • Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Remove from heat; Cover.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Mixture will thicken as it cools.

Christina’s Notes

 
  • Add Extract: Try a little vanilla extract or almond extracts to this recipe.
  • Lunch: Not just for breakfast this recipe is great for lunch time too.
  • Variation tip: Fresh berries are a nice addition to this breakfast couscous.
  • Alternate ingredient: Replace the ground cinnamon with a cinnamon stick.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: Make this couscous recipe in the instant pot or the crock pot.
  • Dietary consideration tip: Whole wheat couscous can also be a great addition to this recipe.
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  • Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
  • Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.

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Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 0.7mg
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43 thoughts on “Breakfast Couscous”

  1. Never thought of couscous for breakfast, but this does sound good! Very similar to oatmeal! Thanks for sharing this!

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  2. Sounds good. I’ll have to try it with leftover cooked millet or maybe quinoa for a gluten-free version.

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  3. I make this same recipe all the time – on my website it’s posted as my favorite breakfast item! It’s so easy, and it reheats beautifully. Definitely a keeper!

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  4. We actually eat couscous for breakfast all the time, but I usually make it more savory. I add onion sauteed in bacon fat and then top it with a soft fried egg. I will definitely make this the next time I forget to start something the night before! Yum. By the way, I stopped over from Monday Mania.

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  6. Wow, breakfast couscous! I’m intrigued! The recipe sounds delicious…thanks for sharing! 🙂

    [visiting from Sew Chatty]

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  9. Wow! I am so glad I found your blog. I am from Fridays’ Blog Hop. I am a new follower and hope that you can follow me back. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. I understand about not being a morning person. I’m not either, ask my poor children who often end up waking mom up because I overslept AGAIN!

    I love to bake (check out my blog, it’s all about baking!) and I’ve got a couple go-to breakfast recipes that take just a couple minutes to throw together and bake for awhile, giving everyone a chance to wake up!

    I think I might try this one, too.

    Mrs. Undomestic.

    P.S. I’m a new follower from Supermom’s Friend Finding Friday

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  15. Hi I’m a new follower with email and FAcebook.
    Found you on the Follow Me Friday blog hop.

    Hope you can stop by sometime

    Cindy

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  16. Feeling the same about breakfast, how about mixing all dry ingredients into zip-lock bag. Tips for estimated time and how to store these?

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    • You know…I was thinking about trying this! Almost like an instant oatmeal. I think I’ll make some up this weekend and bring it to work with me and try it out!

      I’m not sure on the timing…I’ll have to run some tests to see what works!

      Thanks for the feedback! And, thanks for stopping by! 🙂

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  17. LOL Yeah breakfast is not so thrilling. I had never thought of couscous for breakfast though. Great idea! We have it, we might as well try it! I hope you have a blessed weekend!

    Blessings,
    Mel
    Please feel free to stop by: Trailing After God

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  19. i love the idea of kids in the kitchen..there is a new meme out there about this.. if you want info.. I do it they do meatless monday and kids cook tuesday… I also am copying the breakfast couscous . I love grits.. in the winter but I am trying this.. I am visiting from Smart and trendy.. and I am your newest follower…
    1 Wasabi Mommy
    http://nf1andpre-kwhisper.blogspot.com

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