Introducing our autumnal Sweet Potato Porridge recipe! This morning bowl is a cosy blend of creamy sweet potato puree, hearty oats, a sprinkle of warming spices, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Topped with crunchy toasted pecan nuts, it’s the perfect way to start your day with a smile.
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Why You Will Love Sweet Potato Porridge Breakfast Bowl
- Healthy Breakfast: This Sweet Potato Porridge recipe offers a wholesome and nutritious way to kickstart your day, packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
- Refined Sugar-Free: Say goodbye to refined sugars as this breakfast bowl is naturally sweetened with the goodness of maple syrup, making it a guilt-free choice.
- Perfect Breakfast Bowls For Autumn: Experience the joy of breakfast in a bowl, where velvety sweet potato puree meets the satisfying texture of oats and warming autumnal spices.
- Vitamin B Boost: With sweet potatoes being a fantastic source of vitamin B, this bowl not only tastes great but also supports your overall well-being.
Ingredients and Substitutes
Just a handful of ingredients for this delicious breakfast bowl.
- sweet potato puree: you may use canned sweet potato puree (you can also find pureed sweet potato in baby food section – I am not joking – it’s fantastic!) or make your own (see recipe below). Canned pumpkin puree also makes a great alternative.
- rolled oats: or porridge oats.
- milk: you may use dairy milk or a plant-based alternative, like soya or almond milk.
- pumpkin spice or mixed spice: or ½ teaspoon of each cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.
- maple syrup: adds natural sweetness to the porridge. It can be replaced by honey, agave syrup or simply sugar.
- yogurt: Greek yogurt or plant-based alternatives.
Fancy something extra? Stir in a teaspoon of vanilla extract into your porridge, or add orange zest to make the porridge even more flavoursome.
How To Make Sweet Potato Puree at Home?
- Boil Method:
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Place them in a pot, cover with water, and boil on medium heat until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Drain, then mash or blend until smooth. Use a little of the cooking water to adjust consistency.
- Steam Method:
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Steam them in a steamer basket or microwave until they are easily pierced with a fork (usually 15-20 minutes on the stovetop or 5-7 minutes in the microwave).
- Mash or blend the steamed sweet potatoes until you achieve the desired texture.
- Roast Method:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss them with a little bit of oil
- Roast them on a baking tray for 45-60 minutes or until they are soft.
- Scoop the flesh out of the cooked potatoes and mash to create a flavorful puree.
Store your sweet potato puree in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Method
If you don’t have a sweet potato puree already, make it first. You will ideally want to make the puree the night before. Cook your sweet potato until tender (you may boil it, steam it or bake it). Mash the flesh into a puree.
Place oats, milk, spices and half of the maple syrup into a saucepan and cook over low heat for 5-8 minutes until it thickens to a desired consistency.
Stir the porridge after a few minutes of cooking with a wooden spoon to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Stir in sweet potato puree and cook just enough to warm it through. Add some more milk, if your porridge turns too thick.
Divide sweet potato porridge between bowls and top with toasted pecan nuts, a dollop of yoghurt and drizzle with the remaining maple syrup.
What Goes Well With Sweet Potato Porridge?
Whether you are looking to add extra flavour to your sweet potato porridge or simply change it up with your favorite toppings, here are some flavours that go well:
- Swirl some almond butter (or peanut butter) through your sweet potato porridge.
- Top the porridge with fresh fruits (sliced bananas, grated pear or apples tossed with some lemon juice, figs and plums go particularly well).
- Add some goji berries for extra nutrition.
- Skip the pecan nuts and scatter some toasted pumpkin seeds instead.
Other Delicious Oat Breakfast Recipes
Do you like having oats for breakfast to keep you full until lunchtime? Us too. Here are some of our favourite recipes:
- Baked Oats For One (Lemon & Raspberry Baked Oats)
- Pumpkin Oat Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
- Creamy Banana Porridge
Have More Sweet Potatoes To Use?
- Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie with Pecans & Pretzels
- Chinese-Spiced Beetroot & Sweet Potato Salad
- Sweet Potato Canapes (Gratin with Smoked Paprika)
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Creamy Garlicky Kale
- Goats’ Cheese & Sweet Potato Salad with Cranberries
Sweet Potato Porridge
Ingredients
- 120 g sweet potato puree see notes
- 100 g rolled oats or porridge pots
- 500 ml milk dairy or plant-based
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice or mixed spice or ⅓ teaspoon of each cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon yogurt
- 20 g toasted pecans roughly chopped
Instructions
- The night before, make your sweet potato puree (see notes). Alternatively, use shop-bought puree.
- Place oats, milk, spices and half of the maple syrup into a saucepan and heat for 5-8 minutes until it thickens bus is looser than you would like (sweet potatoes will thicken it further).
- Stir in the sweet potato puree and cook just enough to warm through. Add a splash of milk if your porridge turns too thick.
- Divide sweet potato porridge between bowls and top with toasted pecan nuts, a dollop of yogurt and drizzle with the remaining maple syrup.
Notes
- Boil Method:
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Place them in a pot, cover with water, and boil on medium heat until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- Drain, then mash or blend until smooth. Use a little of the cooking water to adjust consistency.
- Steam Method:
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Steam them in a steamer basket or microwave until they are easily pierced with a fork (usually 15-20 minutes on the stovetop or 5-7 minutes in the microwave).
- Mash or blend the steamed sweet potatoes until you achieve the desired texture.
- Roast Method:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss them with a little bit of oil
- Roast them on a baking tray for 45-60 minutes or until they are soft.
- Scoop the flesh out of the cooked potatoes and mash to create a flavorful puree.
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