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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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Prep Time: 5 mins - Total Time: 5 mins
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Yield: 1 -
Category: Breakfast
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A Whole30 breakfast bowl packed with protein, complex carbs and healthy fats. Use your choice of protein for a vegan-friendly option.
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!
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
- Serving Size: 1 Bowl
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 24
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 54
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 23
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rachel @ athletic avocado says
You are such a trooper through this whole30 thing! I can understand that it’s hard because I look at all your food pictures and they make me drool but nevertheless, I think you made whole30 a bit easier with this sweet and easy breakfast 🙂 I’m not doing whole30 right now, but I’d still eat this for breakfast!
Karlie says
Genius! You’re almost done whoo! And look what an amazing recipe came out of it 🙂 I’m not even doing Whole 30 but I have to try this for something fun!
Theresa@aloveafare says
I love to see new recipe ideas for breakfast. Sweet potatoes are so versatile and full of good for you vitamins. Can’t wait to try this and will be pinning it for later in the week. Great photos and good for you for being able to continue with the program. I commend you for your efforts!
Beverley @ Born to Sweat says
bahaha i thought that scoop of protein powder was a scoop of sugar at first. i was like… ya no kidding, this probably tastes great.
anywayzzzz, i’m not doing whole 30 (not even CLOSE), but i’m so inspired by your dedication and creativity! will def give this a try sometime soon
Emily says
How could one not love a bowl filled with berries and sweet potato and nut butter? I’m so glad you’re continuing on, because you’re producing beautiful recipes, resources for so many others! 🙂
Katie @ Live Half Full says
What a great idea! I’m on day 10 today and have started having roasted sweet potatoes + soft boiled eggs for breakfast, it’s my favorite combo!
Ashley says
Oh soft boiled eggs sounds delish. Basically I think I have eaten (at least) 1 sweet potato every day since Jan 2nd, lol.
Sarah says
I will definitely be trying this! Sweet potatoes are so filling, and with the protein powder and some healthy fats this would be a perfect breakfast recipe for me.
Ashley says
Yes, it has seriously been a lifesaver and keeps me so satisfied! Definitely takes the snack craving away.
Abby says
I may be oblivious, but I am having a hard time finding the nutrition information you said was posted. Where is that? 🙂 Looks tasty.
Ashley says
Lol – Not oblivious at all! I just realized I forgot to add it in. It’s updated now, thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Kristyn @ Beyoutifully Healthy says
Oh my gosh, yum! I absolutely love sweet potato (you can never get enough!). I’ve never used sweet potato for breakfast in this way, but I am really looking forward to trying it! 🙂
Tarin says
I’m on day 2 of Whole30 and thought of eating eggs for 28 days more makes me want to quit now lol. Thank you for the variety!!
Ashley says
Happy to help! 😀
Nova @ Happily Ever Hauser says
Hi Ashley! I’m currently on my first Whole 30 journey and I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I’ve featured your recipe on my latest blog post:
15 Quick & Easy Whole30 Breakfast Ideas
http://www.happilyeverhauser.com/2017/03/13/15-quick-easy-whole30-breakfasts/
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Ashley says
Oh good luck! I hope it goes well for you 🙂 And thanks for including my breakfast bowl! I still enjoy one of these (or close to it) at least once a week!
Nicole Wubben says
Is it a little dry mixing the sweet potato and protein powder? I assume you reheat the potato before mixing together? Sounds wonderful. I want to make using dr axe vanilla bone broth protein powder
Ashley says
Hi Nicole, Yes – I typically reheat the sweet potato before mixing in with the collagen protein. I haven’t heard of the Dr. Axe one but it sounds great! Hope you enjoy!
Lori says
Hello Ashley, I am getting ready to start the whole 30 program. I love this idea for breakfast. Any advice before I start?
Ashley says
Hi Lori. Awesome you’re doing a whole30 – they can be really helpful! I would check out a couple of my posts here Thoughts & Reflections and 5 Healthy Habits to Stick with Post-Whole30. It’s hard for me to give advice because I don’t know the “why” behind your whole30 to begin with. For some people it’s really easy but for others it is tough. A lot of it is a mental game and just being open to trying to foods and combinations. It can be really difficult to be in public situations or going out to eat but it can be done – the Whole30 Instagram accounts are really helpful with giving tips for that kind of stuff as well.
Overall it’s just 30 days and is a great way to get more whole foods into your diet. I still find myself going for more paleo and whole30 style meals just because that is naturally what I’ve come to like. But obviously always room for other foods. My biggest thing after Whole30 (and if you’re doing reintroduction) is balance and moderation. Knowing yourself and really listening to your body.
Good luck!
Anna says
I know this post is from a year ago but I just wanted to say thank you! I was looking for a way to use sweet potatoes for breakfast that would be Bright Line eating friendly. I love the idea of a warm sweet potato bowl! I don’t use protein powder but figure I could mix in some chopped pecans and cottage cheese with pineapple. I look forward to having it tomorrow morning :).
Ashley says
Oh that sounds like an awesome combo! Enjoy 😀
Denise says
Thank you thank you thank you. I am starting Whole 30 soon and I am not suppose to have eggs so it has been hard finding breakfast recipes without eggs in them. This I think will be a couple days a week choice for me as I can vary it up a bit if I need to.
Ashley says
Hope it’s helpful Denise! Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box and even go for things like breakfast salads – maybe a big bed of greens or sautéed kale, avocado, breakfast sausage, hashed potatoes, etc. Good luck!
georgie @ georgieeats says
This looks SO DELISH!! I seriously am going to HAVE to try this recipe soon… I have pinned it to remind myself! Thank you so much for the inspo!! G x
Tracy says
This looks yummy, I’ll pin it for when I’m off round, since this doesn’t really fit the meal template that I’ve learned from the book! Can’t wait to try though
Ashley says
🙂 Hope you enjoy!
Terry says
Lovely easy, filling recipe. I didn’t make my sweet potatoes before hand, I kind of wish I did, but it was a nice warm breakfast this morning. Delicious! Thank you!
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Ashley says
So glad you enjoyed it!