It’s still hot here. It was 102º F on Tuesday. Instead of hot cereal, I made müesli with some cooked whole wheat couscous I had on hand. I also threw in some uncooked rolled oats, sliced almonds, pistachios, and chopped fresh figs (I heart fresh figs, too bad season is so short). I used soy yogurt instead of the traditional yogurt or cream. I spiced the cereal with Chinese 5-spice and sweetened it a bit with maple syrup. Müesli, like granola, can be made in infinite variations depending on your mood and what you have on hand. This was my Vegan Tuesday version.
Vegan Müesli with Fresh Figs & Whole Wheat Couscous
Makes one serving
- 1 cup cooked whole wheat couscous
- 1/4 cup uncooked rolled oats
- 5 figs, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon raw pistachios
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Combine all ingredients in bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, but preferably overnight. Enjoy!
Pink Stripes 
Yum! How delicious. I love figs.
I hear you – it’s still hot here too – although not in the 100’s.
That cereal looks like the perfect breakfast. Or in my case, any time of the day!
Hi, Mueseli looks great…I have it almost every morning for breakfast…it’s so good!!
Peace, Stephanie
Boy, this looks healthy. I’ve been wanting to incorporate more whole grains and this looks great.
Wow, I love the Chinese 5-spice in here – so creative!
i don’t think i knew there was such a thing as whole wheat couscous. can i get that in whole foods?
It looks so pretty with the figs on top! What a great way to start the day.
This looks so good with the figs and Chinese 5 spice, what a perfect way to mix things up for breakfast!
What a great use for the figs, I wish I still had ripe ones. It looks good & healthy!