Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl | Vegan & Gluten Free

Name: Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 sweet potato (skin on, baked or microwaved until really soft inside); Sliced pear; Almond butter; Almond yogurt; Pepitas; Dried cherries; Dried cranberries; Hemp hearts; Cacao nibs

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Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

This Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl is an easy vegan breakfast that is a great alternative to cereal or toast. It is also a tasty way to enjoy sweet potatoes in a way that isn’t savoury.

Birds eye view image of sweet potato breakfast bowl with cacao nibs and cranberries on the side.

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and while I have a hell of a lot of breakfast recipes (oh hello protein pancakes, no oats porridge, and protein avocado toast), I feel there’s always room for more. I for one can always use inspiration for breakfast. So for my vegan and gluten free friends, I wanted to share what’s now become a staple in my house- my Vegan Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl.

Why This Recipe Works

If you’re like me and LOVE sweet potatoes, then this recipe is a great way to enjoy sweet potatoes in a non-savoury breakfast meal. Here are a few more reasons why this recipe is the bomb dot com.

Full of fibre and healthy fats
Great as a pre or post workout snack
Easy to prepare
Toppings galore!

Key Ingredients

Flat lay image of portioned recipe ingredients including sweet potato, pear, almond yogurt, dried cranberries, almond butter, dried cherries, pepitas, cacao nibs, and hemp hearts.

Sweet Potato – depending on your appetite in the morning, you can use a small or medium sweet potato for this recipe. I find this sweet potato bowl to be pretty filling (especially with the toppings), so I usually stick to a small sized sweet potato so I can go ham on the toppings.

Toppings – The best part of this sweet potato bowl is the toppings! I like to top it off with hemp hearts, pepitas, cacao nibs, dried fruit, pear, almond butter, and yogurt. But really, anything goes!

How to Make This Recipe

Three side by side images showing how to prepare recipe including heating yam and adding recipe toppings.

Expert Tips

As for toppings, you can totally add whatever you have in your pantry. I like to top my sweet potato breakfast bowl with almond yogurt, almond butter, pears, dried cherries, dried cranberries, cacao nibs, pepitas and hemp hearts.

Recipe FAQs

How can I make this higher in protein?

It really depends on how much of each topping you add to the sweet potato breakfast bowl which will determine its protein content. Nut butter, yogurt, pepitas, and hemp seeds are all great sources of protein! So if you want to make sure this breakfast bowl is high in protein to fuel your day, make sure to incorporate these ingredients into your topping selection.

Can I meal prep this?

100%! You can roast up a few sweet potatoes ahead of time and keep in them in the fridge for when you are ready to serve. Simply reheat in the microwave and add your toppings. Easy peasy!

What other toppings can I use?

Honestly there is no limit! It really depends on what you like and what you have on hand. In my opinion, you can’t go wrong with fruit (fresh and/or dry), nut butter, seeds, and yogurt. So delish!

Close up of sweet potato breakfast bowl with toppings in a pink bowl.

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I would LOVE to know from you guys what your go-to toppings would be on your Vegan Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl? What do you have in your fridge and pantry that would go amazing on your little tater tot?

Leave me a comment below with your thoughts and ideas!