Sweet Potato Oats Porridge: Easy Comfort Food for Cozy Mornings
A warm and nourishing breakfast option, perfect for chilly mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cups milk or dairy-free alternative
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, combine the diced sweet potato and milk. Cook over medium heat until the sweet potato is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add rolled oats, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are fully cooked and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve warm, topped with chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, you can use almond milk.
- Feel free to add a scoop of protein powder for a protein boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato, Oats, Porridge, Breakfast, Comfort Food