alas, gotta be a grown-up sometimes and not only go for the sweeter stuff. I suppose.
fooled you with what you see up there, namely apricot jam with fresh-out-of-the-oven buns [recipe coming up later, by the way], but here’s the recipe for something I made some days ago and that definitely keeps me going from the early hours on.
oh, and it’s quite tasty too, which never hurts.
(I don’t have a picture of it yet because I eat breakfast when it’s still way dark outside, but I’ll try and snap a shot sooner or later…don’t hate me because I’m a morning person, yo!)
Whole Wheat Couscous Bowl Of Doom, makes 6 portions
adapted from Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure, by Lorna Sass
1 1/2 cups whole wheat couscous
3 cups unsweetened milk alternative [I used soy milk, but whatever you have is fine. even sweetened, or vanilla-flavored]
1 1/2 t pure vanilla extract [optional if using vanilla-flavored milk]
1 cup chopped walnuts [feel free to sub other nuts for this]
1 cup chopped dates [use other dried fruits if you prefer]
once couscous is couscous-ked, I mean, cooked:
3 t rosewater [optional]
maple syrup, agave nectar, more milk alternative, fresh fruit [all optional, to taste]
place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. cover with a tight-fitting lid, bring to a boil, lower heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. add optional 3 t of rosewater, fluff with a fork.
divide into 6 portions: you can let them cool down and…
a. freeze them for later use at this point: simply thaw out portion the night before, add a little milk alternative, pop into the microwave for a minute or so, and throw in your favorite sweetener and other add-ins,
or
b. serve immediately when still hot (but not hot enough to peel off your palate), with a little more milk alternative if you want, fresh fruit, and sweeten with agave nectar or maple syrup, to taste.
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I agree..just only for the fact that I don’t have enough hours in a day and in that way I would always be in time :-P
Thanks for the recipe..I have to admit that I like breakfast and brunch more than anything else just for all the fantastic sweety food I eat! :-)
Have a good day
Silvia
I love love love Breakfast! It’s the best meal of the day, everything about it is so yummy. I’m guilty for eating cereal for snacks and waffles for dessert. Every meal should be breakfast. =)
Gotta love breakfast - it’s a perfect way to start the day off perfectly!! That couscous, those buns, and the apricot jam look HEAVENLY.
Oo good idea. I’m going to buy couscous today for that couscous-cake contest and I’ll definitely try this for breakfast instead of my usual oatmeal.
Another breakfast fan–yay! And I just happened to find some spelt couscous last week for the first time, which means I can try this! (I think it would be much better for brekkie than dinner, anyway) :) . The jam/buns look lovely!
Breakfast is also my favorite meal (who am i kidding…time) of the day! There’s something so rejuvenating and peaceful about a leisurely breakfast that i never feel at any other part of the day…smoothies, granola, soygurt, fruit, muffins, waffles, pancakes, they’re all deadly. lunch and dinner just can’t hold a candle. the couscous recipe sounds delish! maybe i’ll try it when i’m not limited to the dorm room anymore (1 week!!!)
I’ve noticed that the last few posts you’ve made have pictures with rounded edges. I like that. How do you do it?
mmmmm! i make something very similar to this when i go backpacking because it is snappy fast to make, and snappy fun to eat! and it keeps me cruising along the trail at a nice pace! did you make that apricot jam? it looks soooo sooo good.
Wow! oh first, hello! This is my first time commenting on ya blog - even though I’ve drooled over your page over and over again…… Just wanna say that your blog is AMAZING and your photography skills is sooo GOOD!! You should be a food stylist/photographer for all the vegan cookbooks out there teheee…. have a great day nonetheless….
p.s.: I really love your jar in the picture… i bet i cant find them here in Aus :( Oh, is your spoon from Ikea? Just wondering … hehehe
Ohhhh! That apricot jam is just divine looking. You really had me drooling with that picture too. I’m a morning person too. I really enjoy the calm solitude of the early morning…just me and my thoughts.
Sheltie Girl @ Gluten A Go Go
No harm in eating breakfast at noon. (ahem) yes, that comes from personal experience :-)
Hmm that’s a nice change from oatmeal or cereal!
thank you for the comments, mah sweets! <— forgive, I put my head on backwards today.
happy to see I’m not the only morning person/breakfast lover out there! if only we could have a breakfast potluck together, it’d be a blast.
Cecilia: I wish I could say I found the spoon at Ikea, but I don’t live anywhere near one. I bought it at some local store [Olcott's] but I’m sure it must be possible to find it elsewhere.
Rachel: I played around with Picnik to make these rounded edges.
whole wheat couscous is so yummy for breakfast! and i do have to agree - i wish every meal was breakfast too. yesterday i made a bowl of almond butter and peaches oatmeal and served it with a side of broccoli for my lunch. see, you can totally add breakfast in at other meals but justify it with vegetables!!!
Interesting looking recipe–is it like grits in texture? Or softer?
like your basic cooked couscous, Jes. ;)
Hello, first time here as you were added me as a contact on flickr. Anway Nice blog you have and I love this photo so much!!
thank you Dwiana!