SWEET POTATO AND NUT BUTTER NOATMEAL
A nourishing and satisfying vegan breakfast bowl
3 things I love about this noatmeal
The perfect autumn breakfast bowl. Warm, comforting, and satisfying, it keeps me feeling full until lunch.
Sweet potatoes and cinnamon add that hint of sweetness without needing to add extra sugar. (But I bet some maple syrup would make this extra yummy…)
Any excuse to put toppings on something. Who doesn’t love toppings?
What’s in it anyway?
Sweet Potato
My favorite. Full of nutrients and minerals like vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and fiber, it aids digestion, supports skin health, and reduces inflammation.
Chia seeds
A fantastic source of fiber, chia seeds are awesome for aiding digestion and supporting blood sugar regulation. They need to be soaked in a liquid to prevent the risk of an intestinal blockage. The heating process in noatmeal speeds up their expansion, so in just a few minutes they will become gelatinous and no longer hard / crunchy. Chia seeds are a great source of magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, niacin and thiamin.
Hemp hearts
Hemp seeds are packed with protein and are high in Omega-3s and many other vitamins and minerals including magnesium, thiamin, iron, potassium, to name just a few.
Ground flaxseed
Flaxseed meal promotes easier digestion is a great source of antioxidants, insoluble fiber and healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.
Cinnamon
A sweet and satisfying flavor, cinnamon can help with blood sugar regulation, appetite, heart health, and circulation.
To prepare the mashed sweet potato:
Preheat oven to 425.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash, scrub, and dry sweet potato and then poke holes in it with a knife or fork.
Roast for 40-45 minutes, until the sweet potato is oozing and tender.
Allow to cool for a few minutes. Slice down the middle, scoop out the potato, and mash with a fork or puree in a food processor.
Store the extra mash in a jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Ingredients (makes 1 serving)
1 cup plant-based milk (I like unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
2 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon flax meal
1 tablespoon hemp hearts
1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
1 tablespoon unsweetened peanut butter (or your favorite nut/seed butter)
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon (to taste)
Optional add ins:
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple syrup / honey
Optional toppings:
Chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)
Seeds (sprouted pumpkin, sunflower, hemp hearts)
Unsweetened shredded coconut
Unsweetened plant-based milk
Instructions
In a small saucepan heat all ingredients on medium heat. Stir continuously until nearly thick. This should only be 3-5 minutes.
Reduce heat and stir in the sweet potato and nut butter.
Remove from heat, pour into a bowl and dress it up with your favorite add-ins and toppings!
Eat + enjoy! ❤︎ Emily
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