Description
Warm and comforting breakfast sweet potato recipe with cinnamon and maple syrup. A quick and easy way to start your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: Chopped nuts, Greek yogurt, berries, chia seeds
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Sweet Potato: Peel and dice the sweet potato into small, even pieces.
- 2. Sauté the Sweet Potato: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced sweet potato and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- 3. Season and Sweeten: Once the sweet potato is cooked, sprinkle with cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Drizzle with maple syrup and stir to combine. Cook for another minute or two, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- 4. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the cooked sweet potato to a bowl. Top with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato, breakfast, cinnamon, maple syrup, healthy