Description
This Sweet Potato Apple Breakfast Bake combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and apples with warming spices, creating a delicious and nutritious morning dish. It’s perfect for meal prep or a cozy brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and shredded (approximately 2 cups)
- 1 large Pink Lady apple, peeled and shredded (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/8–1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with coconut oil.
- Peel and grate the sweet potato using either a box grater or food processor. You should have approximately 2 cups.
- Peel and grate the Pink Lady apple using the same method.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded sweet potato and apple.
- Melt the coconut oil and drizzle it over the mixture. Add sea salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then toss until well coated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and coconut milk until smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the sweet potato and apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Pour the egg and coconut milk mixture evenly over the sweet potato and apple.
- If using optional ingredients, sprinkle the raisins and chopped pecans over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use flax eggs instead of regular eggs.
- Experiment with different apple varieties for varying sweetness.
- For extra flavor, toast pecans before adding to the bake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: N/A