I'm much more likely to get out of bed if there is a dessert disguised as breakfast in it for me. It just makes waking up all the sweeter. My Breakfast Rice Pudding was my first foray. This sweet potato casserole turned healthy breakfast crisp is my next adventure.
Right now, I'm working on the holiday desserts for my cookbook. It's a bit like Thanksgiving in June in my house. I've got sweet potatoes for days in my pantry, hand cramps from crimping pie crusts, and the smell of toasted pecans permeates my hair. I was getting a lesson on how to apply false eye lashes the other day (oh god), and the guy asked me about my perfume that smelled of warm toasted nuts. We both agreed that if someone could bottle the smells of Thanksgiving we would wear it all year long.
My Mom makes an amazing sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving. It's covered with toasted marshmallows, and it practically disappears in seconds. However, I'm trying to win at life so I won't eat marshmallows at breakfast. BUT, a sweet crispy oat topping is a nice, albeit healthier, substitute. The sweet potatoes swim in a sticky syrup made of agave nectar and spices. You could also use maple syrup or brown sugar. I also went light on the butter by substituting a bit of coconut oil.
I like to eat this sweet potato breakfast cobbler in bed while lingering over my milky coffee and contemplating falling back asleep. But maybe don't do this if you have an all white bed like I do? Just sayin'...someone in this house is still trying to get coffee stains out of the white comforter...moving on.
China check: hand-stamped spoons bearing dessert for two appropriate phrases by Ellie Rose Jewelry. Hot pink chicken plates by Marla Dawn Home. Gold polka dot coffee cup was a random score at Homegoods. I'm pretty obsessed with all of the above.
A delicious and healthy way to start the day.Sweet Potato Breakfast Crisp
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 403Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 134mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 6gSugar: 26gProtein: 4g
Lindsay Ann @ Lindasy Ann Bakes says
obsessed with yams/sweet potatoes! This looks amazingggg... I might still add the marshmallows though ;)
Christina Lane says
Haha, please do, Lindsay! :)
Heather || Heather's Dish says
OK. So you know that burger place we ate at when you were here? They're building a Home Goods right next to it and I may just puddle. I know that's perhaps frowned upon, but I don't even care - life of a food blogger, right?!
Christina Lane says
Go ahead and say goodbye to your paycheck now, Heather. I'm telling you, Homegoods is bad news for the bank account!! xo
PS Let's go to Homegoods next time I'm in town LOL ;)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Sooooo excited for that holiday book! Such a fun way to spend the summer :) Annnnd this definitely looks like the perfect breakfast!
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
I'd love to start my day with this sweet potato crisp - sounds delicious!
Madison says
This must be the week for breakfast crisps with a healthy twist! Love the use of sweet potatoes. I eat them all year long, so I'm totally okay with them in the summer months. :)
Madison says
This must be the week for breakfast crisps with a healthy twist! Love the use of sweet potatoes. I eat them all year long, so I'm totally okay with them in the summer months. :)
Happy Valley Chow says
What a creative and delicious recipe! Great job :)
Happy Blogging!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
I bet this is great, love a savory crisp!
Laura @ Raise Your Garden says
A new spin on breakfast to break up the boring, yes please. Sweet potatoes, bring them on. Love them.
But I got all distracted with your coffee cup. You know, the white one with the gold dots. I am so loving that. It looks like Kate Spade to me?
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I wish someone would bring me breakfast in bed. I think you're on to something with the Thanksgiving-scented perfume. Girl, you could be rich. Love this recipe. Pinned!