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Carrot Cake Couscous Breakfast

Carrot Cake Couscous Breakfast for a Cozy Morning Treat

Discover a delightful Carrot Cake Couscous Breakfast that combines sweet flavors with wholesome ingredients for a cozy start to your day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Porridge
  • 1 cup couscous regular or brown rice couscous for gluten-free
  • 2 cups milk any dairy or plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter grass-fed for superior taste
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon a staple spice for comfort
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon allspice a little goes a long way
  • 0.25 cup organic cane sugar or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 cup raisins or substitute with dried cranberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use extra for stronger flavor
  • 1 cup shredded carrots fresh or pre-shredded
For the Glaze
  • 4 ounces Neufchâtel cheese American-style for best texture
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Carrot Cake Couscous Breakfast Porridge
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together couscous, milk, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and organic cane sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking the couscous mixture, stirring often, for about 15 to 20 minutes until soft and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in shredded carrots and raisins. Allow to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Prepare the glaze by mixing Neufchâtel cheese, butter, milk, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  5. Spoon the porridge into warm bowls and drizzle with the Neufchâtel glaze. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For gluten-free, use brown rice couscous.

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