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Breakfast Couscous
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.
Equipment
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.