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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Really it is easy to make this recipe healthier, use a whole grains couscous. Try a calorie free sugar and brown sugar.
Of course, pure maple syrup or agave syrup can make a great replacement.
Indeed, adjust the recipe card below to half the recipe or double for more.
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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Breakfast Couscous
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.
Expert Tips
- 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.
Never thought of couscous for breakfast, but this does sound good! Very similar to oatmeal! Thanks for sharing this!
Sounds good. I’ll have to try it with leftover cooked millet or maybe quinoa for a gluten-free version.
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!
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.
I wouldn’t have thought to incorporate couscous into the morning! Great suggestion:)
Wow, breakfast couscous! I’m intrigued! The recipe sounds delicious…thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Ugh, I am not a morning person either. I love couscous, though. I’m excited to try this! Thanks for stopping by my blog! My sisters and I also are starting a cooking blog http://www.sixinthekitchen.blogspot.com
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Interesting. I have never heard of eating couscous for breakfast. I might actually give it a go, hehe. 🙂
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Awesome! Thanks, Anna! 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Anna!! 🙂
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.
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Thanks, Mrs. Undomestic! We non-morning people have to stick together! Great name, by the way! 🙂
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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Feeling the same about breakfast, how about mixing all dry ingredients into zip-lock bag. Tips for estimated time and how to store these?
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! 🙂
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
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Not usually a big fan of coucous, but this looks good =)
Sandie lee
http://cupofromance.blogspot.com
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…
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