Sweet Potato Pie Oatmeal

“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”

– James 1:2-4 NLT

If you love the warm, comforting flavors of sweet potato pie but want something simple enough for breakfast, this Sweet Potato Pie Oatmeal is the best way to start your day.

It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and filled with all the cozy spices that make sweet potato pie. The roasted and soft sweet potato melts right into the oats as they cook, so it’s rich and velvety. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. Instead of letting them sit in the fridge, they can be incorporated into a satisfying yet simple bowl of oatmeal.

What I love most about this oatmeal is how customizable it is. You can top it with chopped pecans for a little crunch, drizzle it with maple syrup for extra sweetness, or add a a dollop of vanilla yogurt to make it even creamier. Whether you’re making this on a chilly morning or simply craving something cozy, this bowl brings the familiar flavors of sweet potato pie straight to your breakfast table.

Lauren Eliza Eats

Sweet Potato Pie Oatmeal

This Sweet Potato Pie Oatmeal is a cozy, comforting breakfast inspired by the classic dessert. Roasted mashed sweet potato, warm spices, and vanilla to create a rich and nourishing bowl that tastes just like sweet potato pie.

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Roasting 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1 serving

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, Southern

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup rolled old fashioned oats
• 1 cup milk of choice
• ¼ cup roasted and mashed sweet potato
• 1-2 Tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of ground ginger
• Pinch of ground cloves
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2 Tbsp vanilla yogurt optional, for topping
• Maple syrup optional, for topping

Method

 

1. Clean and pierce a sweet potato with a fork. Wrap in foil and roast for 1 hour at 350℉ until soft. Let cool completely.
2. In a small saucepan, add oats, milk, mashed sweet potato, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and creamy.
4. Add an extra splash of milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
5. Spoon into a bowl and serve with a dollop of vanilla yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dash of cinnamon. Serve warm.