Promote Complex Carbs with Sweet Potatoes for Breakfast

(Family Features) Whether you’re preparing to power through workouts or recharging for a day of play, a filling, satisfying breakfast is a fitting way to start the morning. Shaking off the sleepiness can begin with the sweet potato breakfast of your dreams, which is loaded with complex carbohydrates, electrolytes, antioxidants and protein.

Don’t let their sweet nature fool you – sweet potatoes are a wholesome option for children, adults and anyone interesting in a nutritional boost. They’re used in cuisines all over the world as a satisfying and versatile vegetable, with many surprised to learn a medium sweet potato contains about 100 calories when baked in the skin, along with 2 grams of protein and 25 grams of carbohydrates.

Their carbs may have a bad reputation, but they’re made up of complex carbohydrates (which provide energy) that are released at a steady pace. Furthermore, they include a myriad of health-promoting antioxidants – like vitamins A and C – that play a role in immunity, skin health and eye health. Plus, sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, which helps you feel “full” and can aid in digestion, and potassium.

Sweet Potato Breakfast Recipes

Sweet Potato Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

For a healthier form of “carb loading,” turn to a sweet potato blueberry baked oatmeal for a quick, nutritious, better way to kickstart the day. It offers complex carbohydrates through oats and sweet potatoes, providing a perfect base for adding yogurt, peanut butter or pairing with eggs for a protein boost. Plus, anthocyanins found in blueberries pack an antioxidant punch to take breakfast to the next level.

See the recipe.

A Breakfast Favorite: Sweet Potato Hash

Savory sweet potato fans, you’re going to love this hash! It features sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and onion, all roasted in the oven to tender, caramelized perfection.

See recipe here.