Christmas in July… okay! Let’s continue with that festive theme and explore the flavors of fall with this Sweet Potato Chia Chocolate Breakfast Cake!
Alright, I know we don’t want to wish time away because it’ll be here before we know it, but why not fill your house with a little dash of Christmas cheer with a delicious, fresh baked breakfast cake!
This cake is WAY different than the past Sweet Potato Flax Chocolate Chip Bread or the Honey Flax Sweet Potato Apricot Cookies (hmm… note to self, I love using flax and chia in my breakfast swaps). Anyways, why is this cake SO DIFFERENT than the other two #simpleswap recipes?
Well, for starters, it’s much prettier! I admit, I eat with my eyes, as I’m sure many of you do as well. When something looks pretty, immediately my senses of sight, taste and smell engage with the recipe creation. Maybe it’s not a #HuffPost winning recipe every time, but my taste buds surely are pleased with the presentation.
Second, this Sweet Potato Chia Chocolate Breakfast Cake is S-U-P-E-R D-E-N-S-E! What that means to my tummy is I’ll be left satisfied and satiated from the fiber and protein combo. Plus, the simple deliciousness of the sweet potato and cinnamon gives the cake such a subtle surge of sugar to appease your sweet craving!
The only downside to this breakfast delight is the 40 minutes it takes to bake. Sometimes I feel like I just can’t wait, so it’s a good thing I practice some mindful eating techniques in between and sip on my cup of coffee so I don’t over indulge in this beauty when it pops out of the oven! Caution- It will be hot!
I like to serve this up with a nice scoop of 0% Greek Yogurt with a hint of maple syrup to get that extra boost of protein and dairy in my meal. At under 200 calories and over 12 grams of protein for this combo, I will be back for more!
Sweet Potato Chia Chocolate Breakfast Cake
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes baked, without skin
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup stevia or sugar of choice
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp cacao chips
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp margarine vegan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Begin by mashing sweet potatoes into a smooth consistency with your hand mixer in a medium bowl.
- In that same bowl, add the almond milk, margarine, egg white and sugar. Mix together.
- In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients together.
- Slowly incorporate the dry into the wet until a thick, uniform consistency is achieved.
- Pour batter into a greased pie pan or circular pan and bake for 35-40 minutes!
- Knife should come out clean when cake is finished.
- Let cool 5 minutes to firm up, then cut and enjoy warm with a glass of milk or cup of coffee!
Nutrition
I am all about breakfast cakes! Wonderful!
RIGHT?! Anytime I can combine chocolate with breakfast I am a happy camper 🙂
This sounds amazing! I am always looking for new breakfast ideas that are quick, easy, and delicious!
I hope you enjoy! Simple is always a win for me!
Sweet potatoes and chocolate?? That’s a combo I support. Sounds delicious!
Wow this looks delicious! Pinning for later 🙂
Aw,thanks! I hope you enjoy- and loved your website! I hope you liked IDEA fest- I went last year and wish I could have made it back this year but just couldn’t swing it. Hopefully 2016!
Cake for breakfast??? YES!!!! I’m in!!! And seeing it’s so full of goodness, I can have seconds -right?
Of course- 2nds are A Okay approved!
I love cake, and cake for breakfast sounds like a perfect thing! It’s never too early to have some Christmas cheer if it means cake in the morning. 🙂
Right?! I feel the holly in the air already 🙂
This does look pretty, I think pretty things always taste better. 🙂 And who could turn down cake for breakfast?!? Looks delicious!
Aw thanks Kalee! I agree- if the presentation is there, it’s already 100% better 🙂
Oh hecks yes, breakfast cakes! <3 This looks delicious! 😀 I love that you used sweet potato for it!
Thanks! I have an #obsession with #sweetpotato – but really, what’s not to love about it?!
i wish i would have seen this sooner bc i would have put this in my sweet potato breakfast round up! Pinned 🙂
Awww thanks Rachel! SP roundup- now I’m on the lookout for that!!! 🙂
UM…okay I’m dying over this! It looks incredible! What an awesome idea. I can’t wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing more pumpkin awesomeness for fall! 🙂
Of course- thanks for checking it out! I will have to check out some of your pumpkin awesomeness now… with Baking Dietitian as your name, I’m sure you’ve got an arsenal!