Breakfast Sweet Potatoes: 2 Ways
Sweet potatoes are a delicious and nutrient dense base for just about every topping in the book. Here we offer a sweet apple pecan option and a savory bacon and egg option. Bake your sweet potatoes in advance and you’ll be able to pull this breakfast together in just minutes.
Apple Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 2
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes , baked until tender (see note)
- ½ cup (120 mL) unsweetened Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- 1 medium apple , cored and diced
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) pure maple syrup, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons (14 g) chopped pecans
- Ground cinnamon , to taste
Instructions
- Reheat the sweet potatoes until warm. Cut an “X” in each potato and gently open and fluff up the sweet potatoes with a fork. Divide the yogurt between the sweet potatoes. Divide and top with chopped apple, maple syrup, pecans, and a dash of cinnamon.
Notes
Bake the sweet potatoes at 400ºF for 50-60 minutes or until tender. Can be baked up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Apple Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 144mg6%
Potassium 993mg28%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 10g40%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 32112IU642%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 146mg15%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Bacon & Egg Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 345kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes , baked until tender (see note)
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) butter or dairy-free butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 mL) jarred salsa
- 4 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
- 2 boiled eggs , peeled and chopped
- Chopped parsley , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Reheat the sweet potatoes until warm. Cut an “X” in each potato and gently open and fluff up the sweet potatoes with a fork. Mash the butter and salsa into the sweet potatoes. Top with the bacon crumbles, eggs, and parsley (if using).
Notes
Bake the sweet potatoes at 400ºF for 50-60 minutes or until tender. Can be baked up to 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Bacon & Egg Sweet Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 188mg63%
Sodium 348mg15%
Potassium 870mg25%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 32399IU648%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 93mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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