Sweet Breakfast Couscous w/ Fresh Fruits

Serves 4-6

2 cups cranberry or apple juice
1 cup couscous
½ cup dried cranberries
250g (9 oz) strawberries, halved or red apple, diced
250g (9 oz) mixed fresh berries and/or grapes and/or cherries or figs, dates or diced pear and/or tinned fruits
¾ cup nut & seed mix (walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds etc.)
to serve

fresh mint leaves
maple syrup or honey
non-dairy or dairy yoghurt
In a small saucepan bring the juice to boil, remove from heat. Combine the couscous and dried cranberries together in a large bowl, pour over the hot juice, cover and stand for 10 minutes.

Once the juice is absorbed, fold through the nuts, seeds and fresh fruits.

Best served warm topped with yoghurt, a good drizzle of maple syrup and a few mint leaves on top.

A great veggie or vegan breakfast for a healthy Christmas or anytime of the year; it would also make a delicious addition to your lunchbox for a healthy and sweet snack or lunchtime meal.

From VeggieNumNum