Sweet Potato Mash
4 servings (make ahead of time and heat up each morning before your workout)
1 medium sweet potato
4 tablespoons water (use the water left over from steaming)
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
4 to 5 dates, chopped into small pieces
1 to 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
Dice the sweet potato into medium-sized cubes and steam. When soft (usually about 10 minutes), add cubes to a food processor. Add all other ingredients and blend. Portion into four sealed containers and eat one each day for your pre-workout breakfast.
More: Santa Fe Sweet Potato Recipe
Sweet Potato Egg Sliders
Serves 1 person
1/4 medium sweet potato
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon ghee
1/4 cup onion, diced
1 to 2 eggs
Salt, pepper to taste
Cut the sweet potato into thin slices and toss in olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. You should aim to have 6 to 8 slices. Place slices in a hot pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Set aside.
Add ghee and diced onions to the pan. When the onions are translucent, add 1 to 2 whisked eggs and scramble until finished. Use a spoon to put the scrambled eggs on top of half of the sweet potato slices. Complete the sliders by adding the rest of the sweet potato slices on top of the eggs.
More: 8 Tricks to a Quick, Healthy Breakfast
Stay healthy with our nutrition guide.
- 2
- of
- 2
About the Author
Discuss This Article