Couscous Recipe for Vegans With Ground CInammon

Cold cereal flakes can look anything but appetizing in the middle of winter, so why not turn to this healthy and belly-warming breakfast instead? You also control the amount of sweetener added to it, if using any, which is another plus over store-bought cereal, where sugar can be high on the ingredients list.

• 1½ cups (260 g) uncooked whole wheat couscous
• 3 cups (705 ml) soy or other nondairy milk
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup (109 g) chopped pecans
• ¾ cup (120 g) raisins

1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium-size saucepan. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, bring to a boil, lower the heat, and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
2. Divide into 6 portions. Serve immediately, or let cool and freeze for later use.
3. If frozen, simply thaw out individual portions the night before, add a little nondairy milk, pop into the microwave for a minute or so, and throw in your favorite sweetener or other add-ins.