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    You are here: Home / Breakfast / Sweet Potato Oatmeal

    LAST UPDATED: January 11, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: February 15, 2013

    Sweet Potato Oatmeal

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    This rich and creamy sweet potato oatmeal is made my blending baked sweet potato with oats, along with a touch of cinnamon and pecans.

    Table Set with Two Bowls of Sweet Potato Oatmeal, Spoons and Strawberries

    Baked sweet potatoes are a great way to add creaminess, sweetness and flavor to your morning oatmeal, not to mention loads of vitamins and nutritious stuff like that. I've added pecans and raisins for some additional texture and flavor, but you can experiment with your favorite oatmeal toppings.

    You can get this dish together pretty quickly on weekday mornings by baking your sweet potatoes ahead of time and zapping in the microwave, or just omitting the baking step entirely and microwaving for five or ten minutes, until soft.

    For weekend mornings, I highly recommend doing as I do, and popping your taters in the oven while you head back to bed with a good book and a cup of coffee for forty-five minutes or so, while they begin to manifest their sweet, oozy, fragrant deliciousness.

    Close Up of Sweet Potato Oatmeal in a Bowl
    Bowl of Sweet Potato Oatmeal with Spoon
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    Sweet Potato Oatmeal

    This rich and creamy sweet potato oatmeal is made my blending baked sweet potato with oats, along with a touch of cinnamon and pecans.

    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 379 kcal
    Author Alissa

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium sweet potato
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1 cup water plus a little extra
    • ½ cup unflavored soy or almond milk
    • maple syrup to taste
    • 1 tsp. cinnamon
    • dash nutmeg
    • 2 tsp. chia seeds optional
    • ¼ cup raisins optional
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans

    Instructions

    1. Puncture sweet potato 3-4 times with a knife and bake in 400 degree oven for about an hour, or until soft. Alternatively, microwave sweet potato for five to ten minutes, or prepare ahead of time, refrigerate, and reheat in the microwave.
    2. When sweet potato is close to finish, prepare oatmeal by mixing with water and simmering on stovetop for about five minutes, or microwaving for about two, until fully cooked. Add a bit more water during cooking as needed.
    3. When sweet potato is finished, cut it open and scoop out the soft insides. Add your sweet potato to oatmeal and stir with a fork to break up any chunks and get a smooth consistency.
    4. Add remaining ingredients and stir until blended.
    5. Divide into bowls.

    Recipe Notes

    Cook time is based on the microwave option for cooking the sweet potato.

    Nutrition Facts
    Sweet Potato Oatmeal
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 379 Calories from Fat 123
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13.7g21%
    Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
    Sodium 65mg3%
    Potassium 568mg16%
    Carbohydrates 58.5g20%
    Fiber 9.4g38%
    Sugar 15.4g17%
    Protein 8.8g18%
    Calcium 183mg18%
    Iron 5mg28%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Hi, I'm Alissa! I'm a former attorney turned professional food blogger. I love creating vegan recipes with bold flavors! You can read more about me here.

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    1. Em says

      July 04, 2014 at 2:50 pm

      Thank you so much for posting this! :) It was a wonderfully filling brunch for me today - I just added a speck of cinnamon and brown sugar (I don't have any syrup right now, but I'm sure that would have been better!) I also used dried cherries and they were a really nice balance to the flavor of the sweet taters ! Thanks for sharing your recipes!

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        July 05, 2014 at 10:46 am

        Thank you Em! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed this. Dried cherries sound like a great addition. I have some on hand so I might just give that a shot next time I make this :)

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    2. Morgan says

      January 17, 2015 at 5:58 pm

      When does the milk get used? From the pictures it looks like you pour a little on top as you serve it. I have never done that or seen that before. Is that what is supposed to be done.

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        January 19, 2015 at 9:32 am

        The milk gets added at the end, and then you stir everything together. I like to splash a little extra on top as I'm eating it though. :)

        Reply
    3. Ashley says

      May 10, 2018 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Hi there! Is it one cup already cooked oatmeal? Just checking! I love your recipes! Thanks :)

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        May 11, 2018 at 9:54 am

        Hi Ashley! It's uncooked (rolled oats). I just updated the recipe to clarify! I'm glad you're enjoying the recipes!

        Reply
    4. Regina says

      February 21, 2019 at 6:21 am

      Is there a way to meal prep this? Like add the cooked sweet potatoes with other ingredients, leave in fridge/ lunch box and heat up for later?

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        February 24, 2019 at 4:26 pm

        Yup! You could make the entire recipe ahead and reheat it, or you could just bake the sweet potato and then prep the oatmeal and add the sweet potato right before you're ready to eat it.

        Reply
    5. Erin says

      March 05, 2019 at 2:39 am

      Looking forward to trying this. My 16 yr son has decided no more added sugar so I'm on the hunt for healthy breakfast options besides eggs. This oatmeal sweetened naturally by a sweet potato should be a good option. Thank you!

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        March 10, 2019 at 9:11 pm

        Perfect! I hope you and your son enjoy it!!

        Reply
    6. Jessica R says

      April 13, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good! I ended up just boiling the sweet potato to make it a bit quicker and it still turned out delicious. I've been trying to find new ways to make healthy oatmeal and I'll definitely make this on the regular!! Thanks for the great recipe :)

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        April 13, 2019 at 1:58 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks Jessica!!

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