Description
This Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl is a warm, comforting, and flavorful start to the day. Creamy roasted sweet potatoes are topped with a mix of textures—nut butter, crunchy granola, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory for a wholesome morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base (2 bowls)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb total)
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil, butter, or coconut oil
- Pinch of salt and pepper
For a Sweet Bowl (choose your favorites)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 small banana, sliced
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup granola or toasted oats
- 1 tablespoon coconut flakes or cacao nibs
- Dash of cinnamon or vanilla
For a Savory Bowl (choose your favorites)
- 2 large eggs (fried, poached, or scrambled)
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup black beans or chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or cheddar
- Salsa or hot sauce, to taste
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, scallions, or dill)
- Lime wedge for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
- Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Peel if you prefer a smoother texture, or leave the skin on for extra heartiness.
- Choose a Cooking Method
- Baked: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 40–50 minutes until tender.
- Roasted Cubes: Dice potatoes, toss with oil, salt, and seasoning. Spread evenly on a sheet pan and roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Skillet Hash: Dice potatoes into small cubes. Heat oil in a skillet and cook on medium heat for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Microwave: Pierce whole sweet potatoes several times. Microwave for 5–8 minutes, turning halfway, until fork-tender.
- Pressure Cooker: Place whole potatoes on the trivet with 1 cup of water. Cook on high pressure for 17 minutes, then quick-release.
- Season the Base
- For a sweet bowl: mash with a little butter or coconut oil, then stir in cinnamon, vanilla, or maple syrup.
- For a savory bowl: toss with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, or your favorite spice blend.
- Add Protein
- Top with scrambled or fried eggs, black beans, sausage, tofu scramble, or yogurt depending on your bowl style.
- Finish with Toppings
- Sweet options: banana slices, berries, almond butter, granola, honey drizzle.
- Savory options: avocado, cheese, salsa, pickled onions, fresh herbs, hot sauce.
- Serve Immediately
- Layer your toppings, add a squeeze of citrus or a drizzle of sauce, and enjoy your customized Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Roasting, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg