This easy Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl comes together with just six ingredients!
I know. I KNOW. To some of you, this is totally normal. But I’ve been in a long-term committed relationship with oatmeal. Like, a borderline clingy one. Blueberry cheesecake swirl oatmeal has basically been my entire personality for the last three years. I’ve had more cookie dough overnight oats than actual cookies.
So yeah, the day I willingly mashed a sweet potato into a breakfast bowl was… a shift. I remember watching one of my friends post about her sweet potato breakfast bowl on Instagram, and I was equal parts confused and intrigued. No oats? No grains? Just… a potato? In the morning? But then I tried it. Cinnamon, juicy raspberries, a creamy swirl of powdered peanut butter, maple drizzle, and flaky salt. I get it now. I actually texted Mr. FFF after the first bite and was like, “Okay, it’s official. I’m cheating on oatmeal.”
The real win here is that this bowl is completely customizable. Want it Paleo? Use almond butter. Doing Whole30? Skip the maple syrup. Just need a break from your daily sad scrambled eggs? Friend, this is it. I’ve been eating it mishmashed with raspberries, powdered peanut butter, and sea salt, and it hits every time.
Is This Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl Healthy?
Yep, very. This breakfast bowl is a source of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and other antioxidants on account of the sweet potatoes and the raspberries. Both ingredients also have a wonderful natural sweetness to them that needs little else to make them shine. I used powdered peanut butter to keep the calorie count down, but you could always use regular peanut butter for a dose of healthy fats.
If you’re on a special diet, this recipe is also easy to modify. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. As I said, swapping the peanut butter for almond butter or cashew butter will make the dish Paleo, and leaving off the maple syrup will make it Whole30. It’s comfort food with benefits. I love that for us.
Yes, Sweet Potatoes Work For Breakfast
I’ll admit, I used to think sweet potatoes were strictly reserved for lunch and dinner. But they really do make for an excellent breakfast! They’re warm, filling, and a little bit sweet, and they pair beautifully with an assortment of toppings. Many of the same toppings you’d put on oatmeal, actually!
So, if you’re stuck in an oatmeal rut, it’s time to branch out. One taste of this sweet potato bowl, and I’m willing to bet you unlock a whole new breakfast obsession.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Store leftover mashed sweet potato in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I recommend keeping the toppings separate. If you’re using powdered peanut butter, I also recommend just making a fresh batch when you’re ready to enjoy another serving.
Serving Suggestions
Let’s start with my favorite thing about a meal in a bowl, breakfast or otherwise: toppings! For this sweet potato breakfast bowl, some of my favorites include fresh berries (strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries are all delicious), sliced banana, chopped nuts, chia or hemp seeds, nut butters, maple syrup, and honey.
Try this Strawberry Chia Jam, Pistachio Butter, or Almond Butter on top for a truly decadent bite.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato about 300 grams
- pinch of cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh raspberries lightly packed
- 1/4 cup powdered peanut butter plus some water to mix in
- pinch flaky sea salt
- maple syrup optional, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a small baking sheet with tinfoil. Place the sweet potato onto it and bake until fork-tender, about 1 hour. Let sit until cool enough to touch.
- Once cooled, peel the sweet potato and place it in a large bowl. Add in a pinch of cinnamon and mash. Divide between two bowls, and then divide the raspberries between each of the bowls as well.
- Place the powdered peanut butter into a medium bowl and add a little bit of water, mixing until you reach your desired consistency. Divide between the bowls.
- Top each bowl with a pinch of sea salt and drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.
- Use a fork to mash everything together and enjoy.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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