So even though the blog world is alive with Pumpkin Love, I have sweet potatoes on the brain.
And of course breakfast! Plus also, some brown bananas! One banana went into this recipe while the other two turned into these incredible muffins!
I used one of my favorite baked oatmeal recipes for inspiration. However, I didn’t have any flax seeds in the house. Instead, I decided to try baking in some chia seeds. I always love chia seeds before a run, and I’ve never tried baking them into my oatmeal before.
I accidently got involved in the Bear’s game and missed the timer’s beep, so my oatmeal was almost overdone.
But ended up JUST RIGHT!
Although pumpkin is all of the rage, don’t forget that left over sweet potatoes make an incredible addition to breakfast bakes AND eggs!
And an awesome pre run breakfast!
My September goal was to focus on my nutrition…specifically to enhance and support my running. I created a few tasty and filling breakfasts, which have been fantastic and as always my crockpot has provided some healthy week night dinners. I completed two 20 mile runs…woo hoo! And overall had a fantastic fall month.
Moving forward…my October goals are such:
1. Stay Healthy
2. Sleep Often
3. Run Smart
4. PR!
I received my official packet pick up ticket in the mail and it is finally starting to look and feel like fall. Chicago marathon…here I come! I am trying to use these next two weeks to get my body and mind ready for the race, without over thinking things. It’s not an easy balance! I am also trying to calm my nerves. And, for those who asked…my shoes are totally ready for the race : )
Did you set goals for October?
Sweet Potato and Banana Baked Oatmeal
Adapted from Pumpkin Banana Baked Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
2 cups old fashioned oats
4 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
Dash of cloves
3/4-1 cup mashed sweet potato (1 medium sweet potato)
1 cup almond milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 banana, mashed
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 9×9 baking pan with cooking spray.
Combine oats, chia seeds, baking powder, and spices in a small bowl.
Whisk egg, sweet potato, almond milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Stir in dry ingredients until well combined.
Pour oatmeal into your baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, until edges are just starting to brown.
Let cool and cut into 4 bars.
Store in airtight container in fridge or freeze for later. Thaw and reheat in microwave.
A few more of my favorite sweet potato breakfasts…
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I love October, it’s my favorite month of the year!! Awesome job on Septembers accomplishments, AND I NEED THIS BAKED OATMEAL.
I love October too!
What a great month! I have been living on this oatmeal al week and it’s pretty awesome!
Ooh, what great flavors in this baked oatmeal – delicious!
Thanks! It is pretty awesome! I love trying some new fall flavors this time of year.
Two 20 milers! That’s some serious dedication! Go Jen!! Get that extra sleep, stay healthy and you are on track for a great race!
Thanks girl!
I would have much rather been touring around Italy : )
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I need this for breakfast tomorrow! Holy yum!
Love your October goals… you will crush them! I need to work on the sleep more one 🙂
Me too!
With my new schedule i can sleep in and now I’ve been staying up too late. Until 11pm which is way too late for me at least (although everyone I know is up much later…ha ha!)
Those oatmeal bars look perfectly chewy to me! Yum! Great job on your 20 milers. You sound very prepared!
I sure hope so! Ha ha!
They have been a great brekkie this week. I’ll have to make another batch!
I have tons of sweet potatoes at home and for the first time in months bananas! I would never think to combine like this. I am a huge fan of sweet potatoes in the morning. I have them with eggs all the time!
I think you’re the one who gave me that idea because it is one of my faves! I love the sweet potato or pumpkin/banana combo! It’s awesome! Happy Friday!
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yUMMY! Thanks for posting! For future reference, you can sub chia seeds for eggs in baked goods 🙂 I have done it and it works! I also got a much needed nap in today, but only an hour. Either way, it felt so good to snuggle my baby!
I love afternoon naps!
I have subbed in flax for eggs but never chia seeds before. Thanks for the tip!!!
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