Couscous Cake – An Easy Breakfast To Go

Yes. You read that correctly. Couscous… and cake. Together. Although this isn’t what I had for breakfast today, it’s just too good not to share as part of breakfast week! The thing that makes it special is that is isn’t baked. Not that I don’t love me something baked and delicious, I do, it’s just that baked goods can be really hard on you. Baking is drying for your body. Just think of the high heat of the oven creating the crusty crusts of bread/cakes/etc. The liquid is cooked and dried out of the food… let alone the fact that even a good sourdough is still made of refined flour! If I eat too many baked goods I really notice that I start to feel tight and grumpy. Confession time! The most “dangerous” breakfast for me (well… actually, for hubs)- especially if I haven’t been eating well- is toast and coffee. Seriously- poor hubs!! It’s such an indicator for me- if I become a crazy beeee-atch after toast and coffee I really know it’s time to clean things up. Hurrah for the 100 day project… and couscous cake!! ps. it makes a really nice afternoon tea treat, or dessert!

 Breakfast this morning: amaranth porridge, water sauteed napa cabbage, green tea. Tip! If you’re new to greens, napa cabbage is a great place to begin. It has a high water content and its flavour is nice, light and refreshing. It’s also easy to chew! Napa is one of my favourite greens to have in the morning.