Description
Hearty “sweet potato breakfast bowl” delivers morning comfort with silky smooth textures and rich, nourishing flavors. Wholesome ingredients blend seamlessly, offering balanced nutrition that energizes you for the day’s adventures.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato, baked and mashed
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
Toppings:
- Sliced banana
- Fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
- Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- Coconut flakes
- Granola
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds
- Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a robust 400F (200C), carefully piercing the sweet potato with a fork to allow steam release during roasting.
- Place the sweet potato on a baking sheet and roast for approximately 45-50 minutes, ensuring the interior becomes tender and easily pierceable with a knife.
- Remove the roasted sweet potato from the oven and allow it to cool momentarily, then delicately scoop out the soft, caramelized flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Gently mash the sweet potato until a smooth, creamy texture emerges, creating a velvety base for the breakfast creation.
- Incorporate milk, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, and your preferred nut butter, whisking thoroughly until the mixture transforms into a harmonious, luxurious blend.
- Taste and fine-tune the sweetness level, adjusting with additional maple syrup if desired for a personalized flavor profile.
- Transfer the luscious sweet potato mixture into a serving bowl, preparing for the final artistic touch.
- Artfully garnish the bowl with an assortment of fresh fruits, crunchy nuts, nutrient-rich seeds, and crisp granola to elevate texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while warm, embracing the comforting, nourishing qualities of this vibrant morning meal.
Notes
- Customize the sweet potato’s texture by using a hand mixer for ultra-smooth consistency, eliminating any lumps for a silky breakfast experience.
- Choose organic sweet potatoes for deeper flavor and more nutrients, ensuring a healthier base that elevates the entire breakfast bowl.
- Swap dairy milk with alternatives like almond, oat, or coconut milk to accommodate different dietary preferences and create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep sweet potatoes ahead of time by batch baking and storing in the refrigerator, making morning assembly quick and effortless for busy individuals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg