Creamy, cozy, and naturally sweet
This mashed sweet potato oat breakfast bowl is warm, comforting, and perfect for slow mornings or healthy meal prep. Creamy mashed sweet potatoes blend beautifully with hearty oats to create a naturally sweet, filling breakfast that keeps you energized for hours. It’s simple, budget-friendly, and made with wholesome pantry staples—ideal for busy mornings when you still want something nourishing. If you love healthy breakfast bowls or sweet potato breakfast recipes, this cozy bowl is an easy win that feels like comfort food without the guilt.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 2 bowls
📝 Ingredients List
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
Optional toppings
- Sliced banana
- Chopped nuts or pecans
- Chia seeds or flaxseed
- Nut butter
- Extra cinnamon drizzle
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Medium saucepan
- Potato masher or fork
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Wooden spoon
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Cook sweet potato: Add cubed sweet potato to a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10–12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Mash until smooth: Mash sweet potatoes until creamy and lump-free. Set aside 🍠.
- Cook oats: In the same saucepan, combine oats, milk, cinnamon, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
- Combine: Stir mashed sweet potato into the oats until fully blended. The mixture should be smooth, thick, and slightly fluffy ✨.
- Sweeten & serve: Add maple syrup if desired. Divide into bowls and finish with your favorite toppings 🥣😊.
💡 Pro Tips
- Extra creamy: Add a splash of milk at the end to loosen texture.
- Meal prep: Store in the fridge up to 4 days; reheat with milk.
- Protein boost: Stir in Greek yogurt or a scoop of protein powder.
- Flavor swap: Try pumpkin spice, nutmeg, or vanilla extract.