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
Julia says
Sweet potatoes...pie crust...not gonna lie, I'm jealous of your Thanksgiving-in-June baking. I'm pretty obsessed with this idea of sweet potato breakfast crisp. I'm all about winning at life, and I definitely think this bk could take me in that direction. Considering I'm accident prone, I'd have to put a bib on myself (and my comforter) in order to enjoy this meal in bed, but it'd be worth the extra cautionary measures. :D
julianne @ Beyond frosting says
Sweet potatoes for breakfast? I am totally sold!
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
Ummm, dessert for breakfast? Yes, please. Also--that spoon! TOO cute.
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love that I now have an excuse to eat sweet potatoes for breakfast!
Jen @ Marshmallows and margaritas says
I'm pretty sure the definition of winning at life is eating marshmallows for breakfast. :) But this definitely sounds healthier (and extremely delicious). Breakfast cobbler FTW!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
Love dessert for breakfast! Pinned :)
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Dessert for breakfast?! Count me in :)
Stephie @ EYHO says
I bow before you, my queen.
Also, I steal your spoons.
Marie @ Little Kitchie says
Can you send one over to Dallas so I can have this for breakfast?! Kthanksbye.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I can't wait for all of your holiday desserts recipes! Sweet potatoes for breakfast is perfect!