4 ways to prepare sweet potatoes for breakfast
Boiled sweet potatoes
How to do:
Choose a fresh sweet potato, wash it, keep the skin on to retain all the nutrients.
Boil the potatoes in boiling water for about 15-20 minutes until soft.
Eat with unsweetened Greek yogurt or boiled eggs to increase protein intake.
Benefits: This dish is low in calories, rich in fiber, helps you feel full longer, and aids digestion.
Baked sweet potatoes with almond butter
How to do:
Wash the sweet potatoes, leave the skin on, and cut them in half vertically.
Bake at 200°C for about 25-30 minutes until soft.
Spread a thin layer of almond butter and sprinkle chia seeds or flax seeds on top.
Benefits: Combining slow-motion starch from sweet potatoes with good fats from almond butter helps keep energy stable without causing weight gain.
Sweet potato Pancakes
How to do:
Grind 1 boiled sweet potato, mix with 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of ground oatmeal and a little cinnamon.
Blend the mixture and fry over a non-stick pan over low heat until both sides are golden brown.
Can be eaten with unsweetened yogurt or less whole honey.
Benefits: This dish is rich in protein and fiber, which helps maintain a feeling of fullness for a long time and reduces appetite.
Sweet potato smoothie, a quick choice for a busy morning
How to do:
Blend half a boiled sweet potato, 1 banana, 200ml almond milk and 1 tablespoon protein powder.
Add a little chia seeds to increase fiber and omega-3 levels.
Benefits: This dish helps provide quick energy without causing spikes in blood sugar.
Notes when using sweet potatoes to lose weight
Eat sweet potatoes in the morning or before exercising to get enough energy.
Combine sweet potatoes with protein and fat to balance nutrition.
Limit sweet potato fries because they easily increase calorie intake.
