A simple breakfast couscous bowl is an easy way to change up your morning routine while still keeping breakfast simple. Couscous cooks quickly and provides a light base for fruit, nuts, and other favorite toppings.
If you’re looking for an alternative to oatmeal or overnight oats, this breakfast bowl is worth trying.
Why This Simple Breakfast Couscous Bowl Works
One of the best things about a simple breakfast couscous bowl is how adaptable it can be. You can customize the toppings based on the season, your preferences, or whatever ingredients you already have available.
A few reasons to keep this recipe in your breakfast rotation:
- Quick to prepare
- Easy to customize
- Uses simple ingredients
- Works year-round
- Great alternative to oatmeal
Ingredients for a Simple Breakfast Couscous Bowl
- ½ cup couscous
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ banana, sliced
- ¼ cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
How to Make a Simple Breakfast Couscous Bowl
Step 1
Place the couscous in a bowl.
Step 2
Pour the hot water over the couscous.
Step 3
Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Fluff with a fork.
Step 5
Top with banana slices, blueberries, walnuts, and cinnamon.
Step 6
Serve and enjoy.
Easy Variations
This recipe is easy to customize throughout the year:
- Use strawberries, peaches, or pears.
- Add pecans instead of walnuts.
- Stir in raisins or dried cranberries.
- Add a spoonful of nut butter for additional flavor.
A Different Way to Enjoy Breakfast
Breakfast doesn’t always have to revolve around the same ingredients. This simple breakfast couscous bowl offers a quick way to introduce variety while keeping preparation easy and approachable.
Sometimes a small change can make breakfast feel new again.
Yum’s Note
I like this recipe because it gives me something different from oats while still being simple and quick to prepare. Couscous cooks fast and works well with many of the same toppings used for breakfast bowls.
Looking for another simple breakfast option? Try my Cinnamon Pear Oat Bowl for a warm and comforting start to the day.
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https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-kitchen
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