Candied Sweet Potato Overnight Oats
These Candied Sweet Potato Overnight Oats are the perfect cozy, high-protein breakfast that feels like a fall treat. Made with creamy Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, mashed sweet potato, and a touch of maple syrup, this recipe brings those warm, comforting flavors straight to your morning routine without all the added sugar. It's a simple, make-ahead option that you can customize with your favorite toppings for a breakfast that's as satisfying as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Oat Base
- 40 g oats ( I like quick oats )
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder ( should be equal to a half serving of your protein powder )
- 3 g sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
- 42 g non-fat plain greek yogurt
- 30 g sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk ( or milk of choice )
Sweet Potato Layer
- 1 medium sweet potato, mashed
- 15 g sugar-free maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Toppings
- 5 g Heath toffee bits
Instructions
- Add all ingredients listed under "OAT BASE" to a bowl or jar and mix.
- Once combined, microwave your oats for 1 minute. Then set aside.
- In a separate bowl, add the "SWEET POTATO LAYER" ingredients and mix.
- Now, layer the sweet potato mixture on top of your oats, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, top your oats off with the heath toffee bits and enjoy!