Hot Breakfast Couscous

Elevate your morning routine with this Hot Breakfast Couscous recipe—a warm, comforting, and nutrient-packed way to start your day! This creative twist on traditional breakfast bowls features fluffy couscous infused with a blend of creamy milk, fragrant vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, it’s perfectly balanced with chewy dried cranberries and the crunch of toasted almonds or walnuts. Topped with fresh fruit like juicy berries or sliced banana, this wholesome dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying breakfast option. Whether served as a cozy weekday treat or a special weekend indulgence, this versatile recipe will brighten your morning with its hearty texture and naturally sweet flavors. Perfect for fans of healthy, quick breakfast ideas or customizable warm cereal alternatives!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups water
• 0.5 cups milk (or plant-based milk)
• 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
• 0.25 cup chopped almonds (or walnuts)
• 0.5 cups fresh fruit (e.g., berries or sliced banana)
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the water, milk, and salt to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir in the couscous, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Remove from heat, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the couscous to absorb the liquid.

Step 3

While the couscous is resting, lightly toast the chopped almonds in a small, dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.

Step 4

Once the couscous is ready, fluff it gently with a fork to break up any clumps.

Step 5

Mix in the honey (or maple syrup) to sweeten the couscous to your taste.

Step 6

Divide the couscous into two serving bowls. Top each bowl with the toasted almonds and fresh fruit of your choice.

Step 7

Serve warm and enjoy your comforting hot breakfast couscous!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	774 grams (774.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	705

Total Fat 17.00g	22%
Saturated Fat 2.60g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 955mg	42%
Total Carbohydrate 128.10g	47%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 78.60g
Protein 16.90g	34%

Vitamin D 62IU	310%
Calcium 290mg	22%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 634mg	13%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.9%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 69.9%