Have you ever stuffed a sweet potato before? That might be a silly question for some, but I know some people haven’t tried it because I get messages all the time on Instagram when I do it! If you are one of those people, I am here to change your mind with this sweet potato breakfast.
Whenever I need a quick meal, my go-to is usually stuffing some random things in a sweet potato. It makes a quick (especially if you have some sweet potatoes already prepped) and easy meal and, for me, everything tastes good with sweet potato.
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So I figured why not take this idea and do it for breakfast? And I’m giving you a few different options to keep it interesting.
Whether you love the classic combo, you don’t like eggs, or want something sweet for breakfast, I got you covered. Each one only calls for 3 ingredients in the filling and some optional toppings to jazz them up however you like.
Whichever way you make them, they make a great option for a healthy and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish. They are a good balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats and are great for on-the-go or post-workout fuel. You can customize them to meet your needs and preferences too.
Why we love this sweet potato breakfast
- 3 options to keep breakfast interesting and exciting!
- easily customizable – change up the ingredients to what you have on hand or what you prefer!
- meal prep friendly – roast your sweet potatoes ahead of time to save some time.
Are sweet potatoes good for breakfast?
Sweet potatoes make a great option for breakfast. They are starchy root vegetables loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and fiber (especially in the skin). They also contain antioxidants including beta-carotene. If monitoring your carbohydrates, be mindful of how much you are consuming.
Ingredients
- classic combo – made with sweet potatoes, eggs, bacon, and avocado.
- egg-free option – made with sweet potatoes, sausage, bell pepper, and kale.
- sweet version – made with sweet potatoes, berries, and nut butter of choice.
How to make a sweet potato breakfast 3 different ways
Bacon, egg, and avocado
The classic combo! Fry up your bacon, scramble some eggs in the bacon fat, and then stuff it in your sweet potato. I love to add some avocado and hot sauce or salsa on top of them for a little kick.
Additions: sprinkling some cheese on top would be delicious! You could also add some sauteed veggies (kale, mushroom, zucchini…) for some more veggies.
Sausage, kale, and pepper
Not everyone likes eggs or can have them, so this is a delicious egg-free option. First, saute your meat for a few minutes. Then, add the peppers, saute for a few minutes, and then the kale until it is wilted and combined.
Additions: add more veggies or some cheese!
Fruit and nut butter
Sometimes you just need a sweet breakfast! While this combo might sound strange (I’ve heard it plenty of times), it’s absolutely amazing. Kind of like peanut butter and jelly, but using sweet potato instead. I love sprinkling some cinnamon on top of it.
Additions: I love adding yogurt to this combo! Simply add however much you like to the sweet potato and then top with everything else. The warm sweet potato kind of melts the yogurt and makes it so creamy!
Increase the protein
If you are looking to increase the protein in any one of these, here are my suggestions:
- made cottage cheese eggs – this is my favorite way to make scrambled eggs and add a nice cheesy taste while upping the protein.
- swap turkey bacon for pork
- use ground chicken or turkey instead of sausage – add some spices to up the flavor!
- add greek yogurt to the sweet option – it’s such a good combo with the nut butter, berries, and sweet potato!
Meal prep
What I love most about this sweet potato breakfast is that it is easy to throw together. Depending on what variety you want to make, you can either prep it all or just a few components. Here are a few suggestions for prepping:
- partial prep – cook your sweet potatoes, allow them to cool, and store them in the fridge until you are ready to use. When you are ready, heat them up (I find the microwave is the easiest way). Cook or prep the stuffing of your choice, assemble, and enjoy!
- full prep – cook your sweet potatoes, allow them to cool, and store them in the fridge. Depending on the variety you are making, either cook your bacon and eggs or sausage mixture. If making the nut butter one, you can wash and chop up your fruit. Store each component in separate containers and then reheat (if needed) and assemble.
Storage and reheating
- refrigerator – store the components separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- reheating – heat the components separately according to your liking. I find the microwave works best.
Substitutions and additions
- sweet potatoes – white potatoes will work instead of sweet potatoes but will change the flavor. I wouldn’t suggest it on the sweet option though.
- bacon – turkey bacon will work instead of pork. Breakfast sausage will work instead.
- ground sausage – I used chicken sausage to add more protein, but you can also use pork sausage. You could also try ground chicken, ground turkey, ground beef, or chorizo.
- kale – spinach will work instead.
- nut butter – any kind of but or sweet butter will work. Try tahini to make them nut-free.
- berries – most fresh fruit will work. Try bananas or peaches instead.
Here are some additions to make them your own:
- cheese – sprinkle some on top of the egg or meat version.
- veggies – sauteed some more veggies to add to the two savory options. Sauteed onion, mushrooms, or zucchini would all be great.
- greek yogurt – for a protein boost, add this to the nut butter version.
- spices – one of the easiest ways to change the flavor of the meal! Add some spices to your eggs or meat mixture.
- fresh herbs – top the savory options with some fresh cilantro or parsley.
More sweet potato breakfast recipes
- sweet potato sausage hash
- breakfast salad with poached eggs
- egg & sweet potato casserole with sausage
- sweet potato smoothie
- chicken hast with sweet potatoes & apples
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Sweet Potato Breakfast 3 Ways
ingredients
Bacon, Egg, & Avocado Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potato
- 2 small-medium sweet potatoes (about 7 ounces raw each)
- 4 pieces of bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 small avocado (60 grams)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- optional toppings – fresh herbs, salsa, hot sauce…
Sausage, Kale, & Pepper Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potato
- 2 small-medium sweet potatoes (about 7 ounces raw each)
- 1/2 pound sausage (I used chicken sausage)
- 1 2/3 cups diced red bell pepper (220 grams/about 1 large pepper)
- 3 packed cups chopped kale (90 grams)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- optional toppings – fresh herbs, salsa, hot sauce…
Fruit & Nut Butter Breakfast Stuffed Sweet Potato
- 2 small-medium sweet potatoes (about 7 ounces raw each)
- 4 tablespoons nut butter of choice (I used RXBAR vanilla almond butter)
- 1/2 cup blueberries (75 grams)
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries (80 grams)
- optional toppings: hemp seeds, cinnamon, coconut flakes, honey…
instructions
Bacon, Egg, & Avocado
- Bake sweet potatoes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash sweet potatoes and poke holes in them with a knife. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 45-55 minutes until soft and tender and can be easily pierced with a knife.
- Make the bacon. When the sweet potatoes have about 15 minutes left, make your bacon. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and let it get hot. Add bacon and sprinkle with pepper. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through until crispy. Place on a paper towel-lined plate and let cool.
- Whisk eggs in a medium bowl with a little salt and pepper.
- Scramble eggs. Remove most of the bacon grease (leaving just a little behind). Turn down the heat to medium-low and let the pan cool down some. Add whisked eggs and continuously stir eggs with a spatula until cooked to your preference.
- Assemble. Cut a slit lengthwise through the middle of the sweet potato. Gently press in on both ends to allow room for filling. Divide scrambled eggs, bacon, and avocado among two potatoes, splitting evenly.
Sausage, Kale, & Pepper
- Bake sweet potatoes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash sweet potatoes and poke holes in them with a knife. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 45-55 minutes until soft and tender and can be easily pierced with a knife.
- Make the sausage and veggies. When the sweet potatoes have 10 minutes left, make your sausage. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and let it get hot. Add sausage, salt, and pepper, breaking it up with the back of a spoon. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly browned. Add peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Last, add kale and some salt and pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Assemble. Cut a slit lengthwise through the middle of the sweet potato. Gently press in on both ends to allow room for filling. Divide the meat mixture among two potatoes, splitting evenly.
Fruit & Nut Butter
- Bake sweet potatoes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash sweet potatoes and poke holes in them with a knife. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake for 45-55 minutes until soft and tender and can be easily pierced with a knife.
- Assemble. Cut a slit lengthwise through the middle of the sweet potato. Gently press in on both ends to allow room for filling. Divide nut butter, fruit, and any additional toppings among two potatoes, splitting evenly.
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notes
432 calories – 22g protein, 54 grams carbs, 15 grams fat, 10 grams fiber, 16.5 grams sugar nutrition for nut butter & fruit breakfast sweet potato (based on 1 tablespoon of RX nut butter:
395 calories – 13g protein, 55 grams carbs, 15 grams fat, 10 grams fiber, 17 grams sugar
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Can’t wait to try them
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Yum yum yum! I love everything sweet potato. It’s my favorite food. I’ve been eating the berry recipe at least once a week for the last 6 weeks. Haha!
Haha I love it! The combo is so good, especially with the nut butter! Glad you enjoy it Jordan!
This is a great recipe for weekly meal prep! Very delicious AND filling. I topped mine with egg, avocado, bacon, and hot sauce! YUM!
Yes to the hot sauce!! Always a good add! Thanks for trying it Jessica and glad you like it!
Love the chorizo sweet potatoes! Just the right blend of sweet and spice!!! The berry, nut butter, potato is excellent, too.
I’m a huge fan of sweet and spicy too! Glad you like the different combos Kristen, thank you for trying them!!
For someone as obsessed with sweet potatoes as I am, I’m surprised I have never tried this.
You must try it! I really love the nut butter one for a change from the typical savory breakfast!
Egg stuffed sweet potato? Now that sounds like a good combination.
So good! The perfect breakfast combo!
Made the sweet potatoes with almond and fruit version this morning and absolutely loved it!!!! We roasted the sweet potatoes the night before so we just had to heat them up in the morning. So simple and so good!! Such a creative egg-free alternative for breakfast!!! Trying a different version for tomorrow!!!
Yay, so glad to hear that! Making the sweet potatoes ahead of time makes the assembly so much easier! Thanks for trying Donna!
What’s another good option besides chorizo?
Any meat will really work – ground chicken, turkey, beef, or just regular sausage. You can season to your preferences!