Recently, I’ve been craving them all the time. For instance, in granola or buried under a mound of chickpeas, Mediterranean style. But I’ve yet to thrust them into the breakfast scene. And if there’s one nutrient-packed root veg that deserves the morning spotlight, it’s this guy.
Origins of Sweet Potato Pie
It’s believed that sweet potatoes originated in Peru and made their way on trade routes to West Africa and Western Europe in the 16th century. While the sweet potato was embraced in Western Europe and made into desserts, in West Africa, other root vegetables such as cassava and tropical yams were more popular. During American colonial times, pumpkin pie became common in northern states. But in the southern US, sweet potatoes were easier to grow. Sweet potato pie became the preferred dessert among those living in the south. Sweet potatoes are a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition. They’re rich in beta carotene and vitamins A and C, and they act as an anti-inflammatory in the body. One large potato provides 4 grams protein, 6 grams of fiber, and just 162 calories. So, indulge away my friends. Indulge away. These oats require just 7 ingredients and about 30 minutes start to finish. And, if you bake (or microwave) your sweet potatoes ahead of time (like me!), it’ll go even faster and you’ll always have some on hand to add to your morning oats or a quick soup. Though I made this version with rolled oats, I included notes for using steel cut oats as well. You can also find my other steel-cut oat recipe here served with brown sugar pears, as well as my favorite Creamy Pumpkin Oats with Blueberries. So many oats, so little time. To give this dish a more indulgent “sweet potato pie” feel, I topped it with my Pumpkin Maple Pecan Granola! But of course, it would be just as delicious with any granola and a few roasted or raw pecans or walnuts. These oats scream fall. They’re: WarmComfortingPerfectly sweetCinnamon-infusedLoaded with sweet potato flavorSimpleHealthyCreamy with a bit of crunch from the granola& Perfect for chilly fall mornings If you make this recipe, be sure to take a photo and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram! We try and look at every photo you guys post, and it always makes our day when we see what you’re cooking up. Cheers, and happy fall!
