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Sweet Potato Protein Breakfast Bowl

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Posted:

01/16/17

Updated:

09/10/24

By:

Ashley Walterhouse

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This Whole30 Sweet Potato Protein Breakfast Bowl is the perfect way to change up your morning routine. It makes for a really filling breakfast or great post-workout meal option! Paleo and vegan-friendly.

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Oh man oh man you guys… half way through this Whole30!! WOOOO. As much as I’ve been complaining on Instagram (Yeah, I can admit that. I’ve totally been a tiny bit of a Bitter Betty, Negative Nancy, if you will) I have been feeling much better mentally these past few days. And it’s not like I wasn’t aware that my attitude the first couple weeks–the second week especially–was all wrong. I knew that it was. I can’t tell you how many times I thought to myself “Well I got myself into this mess, and I can surely get myself out…”

Or the fact that I was thinking “Yeahhh I’m done.”

OR how I was maybe thinking up in my head a post titled “That one time I quit Whole30” … pretty much every day since… January 3rd–my second full day of Whole30.

BUT I’ve also been reminding myself that I am doing this for a variety of reasons and do I REALLY want to quit? No, I don’t. Is it hard? Yeah… it actually is. Even for someone who eats pretty well on a regular basis, this shit is kind of hard. But like the Whole30 says “It’s not THAT hard”. And really, it’s not. Sometimes I get lazy with my meals and I just eat scrambled eggs, potatoes and avocado for dinner. But that is my own fault. Some days I don’t feel like eating leftovers but I do it anyway… I’m definitely learning some things about myself that I am trying to reflect on. I’ll be sure to compile those things later this month.

Whole30 breakfast white bowl with bananas blueberries raspberries

For now though, we’ve got a Whole30 breakfast bowl that is super simple and I just had to share the full recipe with you all here. I’ve been enjoying this as my post-workout morning bowl and I cannot get enough. Of course this bowl isn’t just for the Whole30 people, it’s a great way to change up your morning breakfast routine if you’re looking for a gluten-free/grain-free warm bowl option.

Sweet Potato Protein Breakfast Bowl

Whole30 breakfast in white bowl with bananas raspberries blueberries sweet potatoes chia seeds

I’m not a huge oatmeal person, but every once in a while I do find myself craving a bowl. And during this Whole30 of course there were several times I just really wanted a warm bowl of hearty oats, especially on these cold mornings after my workout. But oats=grain=not Whole30. And while I love the savory combo of sautéed kale with eggs, potatoes and avocado, I was getting a little tired of the savory breakfast. I came home from my workout one morning and decided I would just warm up a sweet potato for breakfast, add some protein and call it good.

I didn’t expect to be so satisfied with that as my meal but I was. And it held me over for hours–which never happens.

So this breakfast bowl recipe is paleo, gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly! And if you’re doing a Whole30 and just really need something other than eggs for breakfast, this one’s for you!

How to make Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowls

It’s ridiculously simple. All you need is a baked sweet potato (I’ve been prepping them in advance which I highly recommend) some protein powder (use collagen peptides or egg white protein for Whole30) and your favorite fruity toppings.

Mix it all together and top with some healthy fats such as hemp hearts, cacao nibs, nut butter… your choice!

It’s SO simple, I hope you give it a try. Whole30 or not, this breakfast bowl is a winner.

Whole30 Sweet Potato Protein Breakfast Bowl in white dish with raspberries blueberries bananas

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Whole30 Sweet Potato Protein Breakfast Bowl

Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 5 minutes minutes
A Whole30 breakfast bowl packed with protein, complex carbs and healthy fats. Use your choice of protein for a vegan-friendly option.
whole 30 protein breakfast bowl in white dish with bananas raspberries blueberries on cutting board
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Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 small sweet potato, pre-baked
  • 1 serving protein powder*
  • 1 small banana, sliced
  • 1/4 cup raspberries
  • 1/4 cup blueberries

optional toppings

  • cacao nibs
  • chia seeds
  • hemp hearts
  • favorite nut/seed butter

Instructions

  • Flesh out sweet potato if not done already. In a small bowl, mash sweet potato with fork. Stir in protein powder until combined.
  • Layer in banana slices, raspberries, and blueberries. Top with additional desired toppings and dig in! You can enjoy this bowl warm or cold, your choice!
★ Last step! If you make this, please leave a review letting us know how it was!

Recipe Notes:

*I use collagen peptides or egg white protein powder for a paleo, Whole30 compliant option. But you can use your choice of protein–plant protein, whey, etc. Prep time does not include time for baking potato -Nutrition approximate, calculated with collagen peptides and no additional toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1Bowl, Calories: 273kcal (14%), Carbohydrates: 43g (14%), Protein: 23g (46%), Fat: 3g (5%), Sodium: 395mg (17%), Fiber: 6g (25%), Sugar: 24g (27%)
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46 responses

  1. Ann
    November 24, 2024

    5 stars
    Delicious. I used a large sweet potato and a scoop of Vanilla protein powder, then 15 grams almond butter and pomegranate seeds. So delicious and satisfying on a cold winter morning.

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    1. Ashley Walterhouse
      November 25, 2024

      Thank you Ann!

      Reply
  2. Stacie Siders
    February 26, 2023

    There are 43 carbs for this meal. How is this a whole 30 meal? I’m looking to eat the same thing everyday for breakfast but worried about the carbs.

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      February 27, 2023

      The meal is Whole30 compliant, in that it utilizes ingredients that are Whole30 friendly. Nutrition is approximate and includes the toppings listed in the first group, i.e. banana, which will increase carb count. Feel free to omit the banana and use other toppings like nut butter and seeds to keep it simple. The approximate carb count of one medium baked sweet potato is 24g. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  3. Jackie
    January 8, 2022

    Is the sweet potato served warm or cold? Have you tried eating it cold? I wanted to meal prep a few? Thanks!

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    1. Ashley
      January 10, 2022

      You can enjoy it warm or cold! Personally I prefer warm, but if you’re in a hurry you could definitely enjoy it cold with your favorite toppings.

      Reply
  4. Tina Hughes
    November 6, 2021

    5 stars
    One of my favorite recipes. I sometimes add sliced almonds or pomegranate seeds for my fat and fruit.

    Reply
  5. Robin
    February 15, 2021

    It’s a great idea but I’ve been sifting through the ads and popups trying to get the full recipe for a while and it’s just not giving it to me. Hopefully I’m not missing anything!!!

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    1. Ashley
      February 15, 2021

      Hi Robin, sorry for that experience here! If you use “jump to recipe” button at the top of the page, under the title. It should take you right to the post. If the recipe card still isn’t showing up, let me know.

      Reply
  6. Maddy
    September 2, 2020

    5 stars
    This was incredibly delicious and filling. Will be adding to my breakfast menu regularly.

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  7. Mali
    August 16, 2020

    Hi Ashley,

    I was wondering if it’s possible to peel and cube the sweet potatoes before baking them or should they be baked with the peel on?

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      October 12, 2020

      For this recipe you can just bake with the peel on, then remove once it’s fully cooked and you’re ready to mash. It’s much less work that peeling and cutting 🙂

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  8. Tammie Miles
    January 14, 2020

    Incredibly delicious!!!!

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  9. Audra
    November 1, 2019

    Can the sweet potato be cut up and boiled instead of baked?

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