Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl (Printable Version)
Creamy roasted sweet potato topped with cinnamon, raisins, and nuts. Cozy and flavorful for make-ahead mornings.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 16 oz sweet potatoes (about 1 very large or 2 small)
→ Sweetener & Spice
02 - Honey, to taste or ½ small, slightly ripe banana, mashed
03 - Ground cinnamon, to taste
→ Toppings
04 - 2 tablespoons raisins
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
06 - 2 tablespoons almond butter, preferably raw almond butter
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and pat dry the sweet potatoes. Poke each sweet potato several times with a fork, then wrap in aluminum foil.
02 - Bake large sweet potatoes for 70–80 minutes, or smaller ones for 60–65 minutes, until very tender throughout.
03 - Remove from oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes. Peel the sweet potatoes and transfer to a bowl.
04 - Lightly mash the sweet potato with cinnamon and your choice of honey or mashed banana for sweetness.
05 - Divide the mashed sweet potato between two bowls. Top each with 1 tablespoon raisins, 1 tablespoon chopped nuts, and other desired toppings.
06 - If eating immediately, drizzle with 1 tablespoon almond butter per bowl. For make-ahead, add the almond butter just before serving or reheating.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses just a few nutritious ingredients that you may already have
- Hearty and naturally gluten free and dairy free
- Customizable to be vegan or Whole30 approved
- Gives that “treat yourself” feeling even on a weekday
- Naturally sweet without refined sugars
02 -
- Full of potassium, vitamin A, and fiber from whole sweet potatoes
- Completely plant-based with vegan and Whole30 options
- Perfect for meal prepping or quick reheating
03 -
- Roast a batch of sweet potatoes ahead so you can enjoy quick bowls all week.
- A touch of sea salt in the mash helps balance the sweetness and brightens flavors.
- Always taste the finished bowl before serving. Cinnamon and nutmeg can vary in intensity, so adjust to your liking.