For an easy healthy breakfast, look no further than these breakfast sweet potatoes two ways. A MIND diet recipe, get this sweet potato breakfast recipe now.

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Breakfast sweet potatoes are a versatile, healthy breakfast option

Sweet potatoes, for breakfast? You better believe it!

This healthy breakfast recipe comes from my cookbook The MIND Diet for Beginners, which you can read all about in my previous post. 

Briefly, the MIND diet is an eating pattern developed by scientists to support brain health. And this recipe is packed with brain-healthy foods and nutrients!

This recipe is one of my favorites from the cookbook as it’s packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, easily customizable based on your favorite ingredients, and super easy to make! 

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Why you’ll love this recipe

• MIND Diet-approved
• Healthy start to your day
• Option for a sweet or savory version
• Made with just 5 ingredients
• Ready in under 15 minutes!

You only need 5 ingredients to make this breakfast sweet potato recipe

That’s right, just 5 ingredients to make either savory or sweet loaded breakfast sweet potatoes! 

And the great part is that the ingredients are likely ones you already have at home. Plus, you can easily customize this recipe using your favorite ingredient combinations. 

How to make breakfast sweet potatoes

Making sweet potatoes for breakfast couldn’t be easier! There’s just two main steps: cooking the sweet potatoes and then topping them. 

If making the savory version, you’ll also need to quickly cook some eggs. But even that step could be done ahead of time by making a batch of hard boiled eggs instead of scrambled. 

Tips for making this easy healthy breakfast recipe

• If you prefer roasted sweet potatoes, cook your potatoes in a 425 degree F oven for 50-60 minutes.
• These are great for meal prep! Simply microwave or roast a batch of sweet potatoes on Sunday, then reheat and top throughout the week. 
• Any type of egg works. I call for scrambled eggs in the recipe, but poached, water-basted, fried, soft-boiled, or hard-boiled will all work!

More sweet potato breakfast recipes to try 

• Roasted Sweet Potato Toast: Four Ways
• Healthy Cast Iron Frittata 
• Sweet Potato and Blueberry Protein Muffins from Eat the Gains
• Spiced Goat Cheese Egg Skillet from Naturally Ella 

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Print Recipe

Loaded Breakfast Sweet Potatoes Two Ways

For an easy healthy breakfast idea, look no further than these breakfast sweet potatoes two ways. A MIND diet recipe, you’ll love this sweet potato breakfast recipe.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

Servings: 2

Calories: 258kcal

Ingredients

For sweet loaded breakfast sweet potatoes

• 2 small sweet potatoes washed
• 2 tablespoons natural almond or peanut butter
• 1 small banana sliced
• ¼ cup blueberries
• 2 tablespoons chia seed or hulled hemp seeds

For savory loaded breakfast sweet potatoes, washed

• 2 small sweet potatoes washed
• Non-stick cooking spray
• 2 large eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup cooked or canned black beans
• ¼ cup salsa
• Fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions

To make sweet loaded breakfast sweet potatoes

• Using a fork, poke a few holes into each sweet potato and place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
• Slice the sweet potatoes in half. Top each sweet potato with 1 tablespoon of nut butter, banana slices from ½ a banana, 2 tablespoons blueberries, and 1 tablespoon of chia or hemp seeds. Enjoy immediately!

To make savory loaded breakfast sweet potatoes

• Using a fork, poke a few holes into each sweet potato and place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
• While the sweet potatoes are cooking, place a small greased skillet over medium-low heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the eggs into the skillet. Using a heat-proof spatula, push the eggs around in the skillet to scramble them. Once cooked, remove from the heat.
• Cut each sweet potato in half and top with eggs, black beans, and salsa. Option to garnish with cilantro. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Nutrition for the sweet option: 258 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated), 36g carb, 9g fiber, 12g sugar, and 7g protein.

Nutrition for the savory option: 167 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated), 22g carbs, 5g fiber, 5g sugar, 9g protein.