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August 17, 2020

6 Sweet Potato Breakfast Recipes

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Sweet potatoes aren’t just for Thanksgiving dinner. In fact, they’re delicious in both sweet and savory meals anytime of the day! Breakfast is actually one of my favorite times to enjoy sweet potatoes; I put together a round up of my favorite sweet potato breakfast recipes so you can enjoy them with your morning coffee, too.

I love a good, hearty breakfast to keep me full all day, and sweet potatoes definitely fit that bill. Plus, they go well with so many different flavor combinations. Perfect for mixing and matching!

And with my sweet potato microwave hack (which I’ll get to later in this post), it won’t take forever to roast them, either!

sweet potato breakfast recipes

Sweet Potatoes for Breakfast

Sweet potatoes and eggs go especially well together. If you’ve ever tried eating roasted sweet potato topped with a fried egg (and maybe a little maple syrup), you know what I’m talking about. Yum!

In addition to some of my favorite savory sweet potato breakfast combos, I’ll also be sharing a tasty muffin recipe. Because while eggs are fabulous, sometimes I crave something that’s easier to transport when I’m on the go with Riese!

Let’s get to it!

Sweet Potato Breakfast Recipes

1. Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos with Sweet Potato

sweet potato black bean breakfast burritos

These freezable breakfast burritos taste amazing with roasted sweet potatoes in them!

They’re super versatile, too: toss in any leftover meat or veggies you have along with the scrambled eggs and your favorite sauce. It’s pretty much guaranteed to be delicious!

They’re perfect for meal prep, too. Just make them at the beginning of the week and freeze them until you’re ready to eat. The recipe post, linked above, includes all the freezing and reheating instructions!

2. Poached Egg & Sweet Potato Hash

poached egg and sweet potato hash

I love the softness of poached eggs, and the runny yolk makes a really great “sauce”! Paired with crispy cubed sweet potatoes, they make a scrumptious breakfast.

This recipe also uses ham, but you can always swap it out for another breakfast meat, or mushrooms or another veggie. Make it yours!

3. Sheet Pan Egg & Veggie Hash

sheet pan egg bake with veggies

This recipe is technically made with red potatoes, but you can easily swap those out for some cubed sweet potato instead!

I love how the eggs look nestled in with the veggies. It’s pretty, nutritious, and tasty all at once!

4. Sweet Potato Coconut Muffins

sweet potato muffins with coconut

If you’re looking for a sweeter and more portable option, try these sweet potato muffins with coconut and cranberry. Not only are they soft and delicious, but they’re also healthy!

These muffins are packed with nutrition from the whole wheat flour, flax, sweet potato, and more. Plus, the flavor combo is pure bliss. This is an old recipe of mine that has always been a favorite!

5. Breakfast Tacos with Avocado Crema

breakfast tacos with veggies

Just like with the breakfast burritos, these scrambled egg and veggie tacos would be amazing with leftover roasted sweet potato. And with the avocado crema drizzled on top? Perfection.

Feel free to get creative with the ingredients in these, too – they are easy to switch up!

6. Sweet Potato, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Strata

breakfast strata recipe

This recipe actually calls for butternut squash, but sweet potato has a similar flavor and texture, and would be a great substitute. Strata is great for brunch because it looks fancy, but it’s also pretty easy to make!

Crumbled goat cheese, eggs, crusty bread, sweet potato, and prosciutto – what more can you ask for?!

Sweet Potato Microwave Hack

Did you know you can save a ton of cooking time by microwaving sweet potatoes instead of roasting them in the oven? It only takes about 10 minutes, and it’s super easy!

Here’s how to microwave a sweet potato. Seriously one of my favorite kitchen hacks.

Are Sweet Potatoes Good for You?

Absolutely! Sweet potatoes are super nutritious: they’re full of antioxidants, Vitamins A, B6, and C, beta-carotene, potassium, and fiber. They help with inflammation and support eyesight and heart health.

Plus, they’re filling, so they’ll keep you full and energized for hours!

And that’s it! I hope you enjoy these sweet potato breakfast recipes as much as we do. 🙂

What’s your favorite way to eat sweet potatoes? Let me know in the comments!

Looking for more yummy breakfast ideas? Here are some of my favorites:

  • Vegan Strawberry Scones
  • Overnight Crockpot French Toast Casserole
  • Healthy Breakfast Tacos with Avocado Crema
  • Gluten Free, High Protein Pancakes
  • Veggie Scrambled Egg Muffins
  • Easy Savory French Toast
  • Veggie Egg Casserole (Frittata) with Smoked Salmon
  • Pear Ginger Honey Muffins
  • Cranberry Yogurt Scones
  • Easy Overnight Oats Recipes: Six Ways
  • Quick & Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings
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  • Ana August 17, 2020 · 1:32PM:
    That hash looks like a winner! I didn't eat sweet potatoes as a kid or for years after, but sweet potato fries got me interested when they became "a thing" and now I'll have to branch out and try some of these ideas, too!
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    • Anne
      August 17, 2020 · 1:34PM:
      Definitely, sweet potato hash is super good!
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  • Jamie August 17, 2020 · 2:06PM:
    Love the taco recipe and I added smoked salmon to your hash dish which is Yummy!
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    • Anne
      August 17, 2020 · 2:28PM:
      Love the idea to add smoked salmon to the hash!
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  • Roadrunner August 17, 2020 · 6:56PM:
    The breakfast burritos look terrific; will try them. Thanks!
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  • Kate August 19, 2020 · 6:55PM:
    This is so timely for me. I just made sweet potato pancakes for breakfast this week, based off an old Deliciously Ella recipe from her first cookbook. It was one medium-small sweet potato baked (and peeled) with about a cup of flour, some agave nectar, cinnamon, and an egg. I mixed the batter together and then I fried them in coconut oil. Super yum! This post has inspired me to try more sweet potatoes for breakfast, too!
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    • Anne
      August 19, 2020 · 7:25PM:
      That sounds super delicious, I'll have to add it to my list to try!
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  • kori August 21, 2020 · 11:30AM:
    These are all amazing ideas! I *love* sweet potatoes, and having them with eggs is so delicious.
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    • Anne
      August 21, 2020 · 12:15PM:
      Agreed, egg + sweet potato is always a win!
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  • Lisa Headley
    October 26, 2020 · 5:24PM:
    Loved the recipes Anne! I love just plaint baked sweet potatoes as well. Once they are baked tender, I split them open with a knife and put some butter, salt and pepper.
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    • Anne
      October 28, 2020 · 12:46PM:
      Yum, simple and delicious!
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