Breakfast Sweet Potato

These loaded baked sweet potatoes are done breakfast style! A baked sweet potato is topped with yogurt, nut butter, and banana for an easy, balanced breakfast.

Breakfast Sweet Potato

I am currently obsessed with Breakfast Sweet Potatoes.

There is nothing fancy or complicated about this sweet potato breakfast. It is simply a baked sweet potato topped with Greek yogurt, bananas, and nut butter.

Simple, yet this combination is delicious and a perfect contrast in temperatures and textures.

Not to mention sweet potatoes for breakfast are a really healthy way to start the day, as they are full of fiber, healthy carbs, and vitamin A. When paired with yogurt and nut butter, you add in the benefits of protein, calcium, and healthy fats.

So not only is the sweet potato breakfast a wholesome start to any day, but it is also a delicious start!

How to Make a Breakfast Sweet Potato

• Scrub and dry as many sweet potatoes as desired. It is ALWAYS a good idea to prep extra to have on hand for quick breakfasts.
• Prick the potatoes several time with a for before baking or pressure cooking.
• To pressure cook the potatoes, place the sweet potatoes on a trivet in the instant pot over 1.5 cups of cold water. Place the lid on the instant pot and be sure the vent is sealed. Set the cooking time to 22 minutes on high pressure, using the manual or pressure cook function. Once the cooking time has elapsed, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before opening up the inner pot.
• To bake the sweet potatoes, place the sweet potatoes on a foil-lined sheet pan (for easier clean-up!) and bake at 375 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. 
• Once cool enough to handle, slice open the sweet potato and top as desired.

Topping Ideas for Breakfast Sweet Potato

My favorite way to top a sweet potato at breakfast is with a huge dollop of homemade yogurt, ½ sliced banana, a drizzle of peanut butter, and a sprinkle of homemade granola. But you can let your imagination guide you and my suggestions below inspire you.

• If you like your sweet potato on the sweeter side, drizzle with honey or maple syrup and a spinkle of cinnamon sugar.
• If you are dairy-free, top with Coconut Milk Yogurt, and fresh berries.
• In place of peanut butter, use almond butter or soynut butter. Even sesame seed butter is delicious on breakfast sweet potatoes.
• Instead of granola, or in addition to granola, add chopped nuts for texture and crunch.
• Add chia seeds, hemp seeds, or ground flaxseed for a dose of healthy fats.

Storage/Meal Prep

It is a great idea to bake extra sweet potatoes to use throughout the week for quick breakfasts. Bake as many potatoes as desired, and once cooled, store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat for 1-2 minutes in the microwave, top as desire, and enjoy.

More Sweet Potato Breakfast Recipes

• Southwestern Sweet Potato Hash
• Healthy Baked Sweet Potato Oatmeal
• Gluten Free Sweet Potato Waffles
• Baked Eggs in Sweet Potatoes
• Sweet Potato Pancakes 

If you enjoyed this sweet potato breakfast, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.