Sweet Potato Oatmeal Recipe
A comforting and nutritious Sweet Potato Oatmeal recipe that combines creamy oats with the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes, enhanced by warm spices, maple syrup, and crunchy almonds. Perfect for a quick, wholesome breakfast.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds
- Total Time: 3 minutes 30 seconds
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal (quick oats also work)
- 2/3 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 pinch salt
Sweet Potato Mixture
- 1/3 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed
Toppings & Flavorings
- 1–2 teaspoons brown sugar
- Pumpkin pie spice, to taste
- Maple syrup, to drizzle
- Chopped almonds, a small handful
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the oats, milk, a pinch of salt, and mashed sweet potato until well blended.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on high power for 1 minute and 30 seconds to heat and thicken the oatmeal.
- Add Flavorings: Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave, sprinkle the brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice over the oatmeal, then stir thoroughly to incorporate the spices and sweetness evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle maple syrup over the top, sprinkle with chopped almonds for texture, and add more milk if you prefer a creamier consistency. Serve warm immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute quick oats for old-fashioned oats for a softer texture and quicker cooking time.
- Use any type of milk according to your dietary preference, including dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar and maple syrup to your preferred sweetness.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, use a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves as an alternative.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for more servings.
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