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Sweet Potato Breakfast Mash
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Mash

This microwave sweet potato breakfast mash cooks a whole sweet potato in minutes and transforms it into a spiced and creamy morning bowl. It is naturally sweet, nutritious, and incredibly quick to make with just a microwave.

4.5
8 min
🍴1 servings
🔥260 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

A naturally sweet and spiced microwave sweet potato mash topped with cinnamon and honey in under 8 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

260Calories
4gProtein
54gCarbs
4gFat
7gFiber

Ingredients

1servings

main

seasoning

topping

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Instructions

1

Microwave the Sweet Potato

Pierce the sweet potato all over with a fork about 8 to 10 times, then microwave on high for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping once halfway, until completely soft when squeezed.

2

Scoop and Mash

Let the sweet potato cool for 30 seconds, then slice it open and scoop the flesh into a bowl, discarding the skin.

3

Season the Mash

Add butter or coconut oil, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to the sweet potato flesh and mash everything together until smooth and creamy.

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4

Drizzle and Serve

Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top, add any additional toppings like granola or nuts, and serve immediately while warm.

Substitutions

honeymaple syrup or brown sugar for a vegan option
buttercoconut oil for a dairy-free and vegan version

Common mistakes

Not piercing the sweet potato enough times before microwaving which can cause it to burst inside the microwave
Microwaving for too short a time and ending up with firm spots that do not mash smoothly
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