This Savory Oatmeal Sweet Potatoes Breakfast Recipe is a new spin on your typical oatmeal classic! While oatmeal is a breakfast favorite, it’s mostly carbs. Rebalance your hormones with this Protein, Fat, and Fiber (PFF) breakfast idea. Turn it up a notch with a full-flavored savory blend by adding sweet potatoes, which are rich in vitamin A and B6. This warm and filling breakfast will give you that early morning energy boost. Add your favorite garnishes, like coconut flakes and walnuts to make it your own, turning our beloved oatmeal into a PFF breakfast.
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- ½ cup red peppers, diced
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ¾ cups water
- ½ small sweet potato, diced
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 slices of bacon
- Optional ingredients for garnish:
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup cranberries
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp coconut oil over medium heat
- Add the red peppers, sweet potatoes, and sauté for 10 mins until the sweet
- potatoes begin to soften
- Add half of the scallion and cook for another 5 mins
- Next cook the bacon according to desired crispiness
- Next bring ¾ cups of water to a boil and stir in ¼ cups of rolled oats
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, continue to stir frequently for 5-10 mins or until the oats are tender and the water has evaporated.
- For extra sweetness, stir in 1 tbsp of maple syrup
- Add the red pepper & sweet potato mixture, bacon, and the rest of the chopped scallion.
- Garnish with walnuts, cranberries, and coconut flakes and enjoy!
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Is there a substitute for the bacon? I don’t eat meat.
I’m wondering the same! Could beans be okay?
Hi Vee,
Magdalena does not recommend legumes in her programs because unfortunately they are not easily digestible and they can cause or worsen our digestive health. You might try just eliminating the bacon and experimenting with another plant based protein such as nuts or seeds.
Hi Terrie,
You can eliminate the bacon is you are vegetarian. Substitute another protein if you like such as hemp hearts. Experiment with it and let us know how it goes.
HI Terri,
You can just eliminate the bacon and insert a non-meat protein source. The walnuts in the recipe might just be enough, or add some hemp hearts. Let us know what you come up with.
i am doing the AIP plan and read another article that tells me to not have Oatmeal and Several ingredient that are in a bread recipe that you have from that same plan..Who Do I go with..?.. I was ordering them Thrive Market and Could not get the order to work..So maybe that was a good thing.. Does everyone have different ideas on food plans for the AIP protocol?.. Help..I am getting confused…
I am a member of your Cooking for Hormone..
Thanks Edye Weller
Hi Edye,
In the Cooking For Balance program there is an AIP protocol guide to give you a list of foods to avoid and foods to include. Be sure to ask in the Hormone Thrivers Facebook group as well. As a member, you have access to that. There are a lot of options for AIP.
Looks tasty! Gonna try this some time. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Jen,
Yes, please let us know your thoughts when you try it out 🙂
~Deanna HB Team
I love this breakfast recipe! It looks so delicious and healthy!
Hi Denmark,
Yes, a great way to start the day! ~Deanna HB Team
If you don’t want to gain anymore weight, you probably shouldn’t use this recipe?
Would the sweet potato and maple syrup hinder weight loss?
Hi Janice,
In proper portions, this has been helping some others with weight concerns. When you read about the PFF (protein, fat and fiber) in the article, it explains that it can rebalance hormones. It can also decrease cravings and sugar spikes. We hope you get to try it out. ~Deanna HB Team
A filling breakfast to start the day is what every individual needs. This treat is both delicious and healthy. It’s quick and easy to make plus it is budget friendly. It’s the perfect day kicker.
Hi Mayumi,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts here. We agree 🙂
~Deanna HB Team
It’s delicious! A different twist to an all-time favorite breakfast fare. The sweet potatoes works well with the oatmeal, I should say it’s a great way to start the day!
Hi Shane,
It really is! Thank you for your review! ~Deanna HB Team
Wow. I just came across your blog and it just so happens that I’m looking for a new breakfast fare. Tired of the usual. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Sharon, we are so glad you are liking this one ~HB Team
I’m past menopause. Would this recipe help me at all?
I’m suffering with very dry, itchy skin all over, and redness and blind, painful pimples on my face.
Would substituting steel cut oats for rolled negatively affect the recipe?
Thanks very much.
Hi Guiliana, this recipe will help balance blood sugar at any age. There could be many different reasons for dry, itchy skin all over, and redness and blind, painful pimples on your face.
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The program first focuses on the three fundamental foundations: gut healing, sugar balancing, and liver support, which creates an environment in your body that can help you produce and metabolize your hormones efficiently. It is amazing what kind of healing can occur when we take care of these critical areas first!
I hope this helps.
~ Jeanne HB Team
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