Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal Recipe with Coconut Syrup
Baked oatmeals are a true family favorite here on the homestead. My sweet potato baked oatmeal ranks high on that list. There’s just something so cozy and nourishing about pulling a warm pan of it out of the oven. The edges are slightly crisp. The inside is soft and comforting. I love making recipes like this for weeknight dinners, because they do double-duty in the best way. After we enjoy it fresh from the oven, the leftovers become effortless breakfasts for the next few mornings. They reheat beautifully. They are soft, warm, and just as flavorful as the night before. This makes it incredibly easy to serve the kiddos a hearty breakfast before school. And the best part? This baked oatmeal is surprisingly filling. It keeps the kids full and energized well into lunchtime. This means fewer distracted hunger pangs. There is more focus during their school day.
To make this recipe even quicker, you can absolutely substitute leftover mashed sweet potatoes from a previous dinner. This helps put those side dish leftovers to good use. It’s a great way to save time on busy nights while still turning out a wholesome, homemade meal. Just keep in mind that the simplest mashed sweet potatoes work best here. If the leftovers were made with a heavy hand of sugar, butter, or spices, they can alter the flavor. They can also change the texture of the baked oatmeal. A lightly seasoned mash blends more naturally into the recipe. It allows the warm spices and oats to shine without becoming overly sweet. They also don’t turn out too rich. Using leftovers this way cuts down prep time. It also reduces waste. This makes the entire dish feel even more satisfying.
Cost to make this recipe.
The cost to make this recipe is relatively inexpensive. I totaled the cost to be approximately $5.68 or about $0.63 per serving size. You can reduce the cost of this breakfast recipe by growing your sweet potatoes and eggs. Additionally, make your own vanilla extract. This can reduce the price of many recipes.
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Recipe adapted
Recipe adapted from Budget Bytes food blog. All images and texts are original to Vintage Mountain Homestead.
Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal with Coconut Syrup
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled whashed cubed…[$0.89]
- 2 cups coconut milk, …[$1.48]
- 2 large eggs, …[$0.46]
- ¼ cup brown sugar, …[$0.12]
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, …[$0.70]
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon, …[$0.04]
- 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice, …[$0.11]
- 3 cups rolled oats, …[$0.54]
Coconut Syrup
- 1 cup coconut milk, …[$0.74]
- ¼ cup brown sugar, …[$0.12]
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar, …[$0.08]
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut, …[$0.40]
Instructions
Sweet Potato Oatmeal
- Peel and wash whole sweet potatoes. Chop and boil for 15 minutes in a large pot or until all are soft. Mash potatoes and set aside to let cool off.
- In a large bowl blend together the remaining baked oatmeal ingredients. Stir in cooled mashed sweet potatoes. Pour mixture into greased baking casserole dish.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F and bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
Coconut Syrup
- Combine all ingredients together in a saucepot and bring to a boil. And let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Top syrup on top of warm baked oatmeal and enjoy.
Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal with Coconut Syrup
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled whashed cubed…[$0.89]
- 2 cups coconut milk, …[$1.48]
- 2 large eggs, …[$0.46]
- ¼ cup brown sugar, …[$0.12]
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, …[$0.70]
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon, …[$0.04]
- 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice, …[$0.11]
- 3 cups rolled oats, …[$0.54]
Coconut Syrup
- 1 cup coconut milk, …[$0.74]
- ¼ cup brown sugar, …[$0.12]
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar, …[$0.08]
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut, …[$0.40]
Instructions
Sweet Potato Oatmeal
- Peel and wash 2 medium sweet potatoes. Chop and boil for 15 minutes in a large pot or until all are soft. Mash potatoes and set aside to let cool off.
- In a large bowl, blend the remaining baked oatmeal ingredients (2 cups coconut milk, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp Pumpkin pie spice, 3 cups rolled oats. Stir in cooled mashed sweet potatoes. Pour mixture into greased baking casserole dish.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F and bake uncovered for 40 minutes.
Coconut Syrup
- Combine syrup ingredients (1 cup coconut milk, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup white granulated sugar, ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut) in a saucepot and bring to a boil. And let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Top syrup on top of warm baked oatmeal and enjoy.