Dive into the flavors of fall any time of the year with this Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal. It's a bowlful of comforting goodness, wrapped up in a baked dish. With a tender sweetness from maple syrup and a hint of cinnamon, this is no ordinary oatmeal. And the best part? It's as easy as pie. Mix, bake, and enjoy - all in under 40 minutes. And if you're feeling indulgent, swirl on that luscious vegan cream cheese frosting. Whether you're vegan, gluten-free, or just a lover of all things delicious, this is a breakfast game-changer.
Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal Ingredients
- For the Baked Oatmeal:
- 1 cup almond or oat milk (regular milk works too if not vegan)
- ½ cup sweet potato puree
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter or coconut oil (or go for regular butter if not vegan)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 2 oz vegan cream cheese (or use the classic kind if not vegan)
- 2 tablespoon soft vegan butter (or good ol' regular butter if not vegan)
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
How To Bake Sweet Potato Oatmeal
- Heat Things Up: Set your oven to 375°F.
- Mix the Magic: In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, sweet potato puree, butter, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, and cinnamon. Stir in the oats. You're looking for a smooth, well-combined batter.
- Bake: Transfer that deliciousness into a greased casserole dish. Pop it in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Frosting Fun: While that's baking, get onto the frosting. With an electric mixer, blend together the cream cheese, butter, and sugar until it's silky smooth.
- Serve It Up: Let the oatmeal stand for a bit after removing it from the oven. Drizzle over that creamy frosting. Or, if you're going the no-frosting route, a little maple syrup or a dollop of nut butter is equally divine. Enjoy your creation!
Frequently Asked Questions
Allow the baked oats to cool completely to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container or cover the casserole dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
For reheating, you can use a microwave in short intervals or warm it in the oven until heated through. If using the oven, cover with foil to prevent further browning.
Not a cream cheese frosting fan? Here are some delicious sweet potato baked oatmeal topping suggestions:
Nuts & Seeds:
Chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts, or cashews for flavor and texture.
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, or flax seeds for added nutrition.
Nut butters like almond butter or peanut butter for extra creaminess and satiety.
Fruits:
Fresh berries like blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
Sliced bananas or apple chunks.
Raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dates for a chewy texture.
Sweetener and Flavors:
A drizzle of maple syrup or honey.
Brown sugar or coconut sugar sprinkle.
A sprinkle of extra cinnamon or nutmeg for a natural warmth.
Dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
Dairy & Non-Dairy Additions:
A dollop of Greek yogurt or whipped cream.
Vegan cream cheese frosting from the recipe.
Non-dairy yogurt or coconut whipped cream.
Yes! Here are some of our favorite baked oatmeal recipes on my blog!
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal
Chocolate Baked Oats
Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk if not vegan, regular milk is ok
- ½ cup sweet potato puree
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter or coconut oil if not vegan, regular butter is ok
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cup quick oats
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 oz vegan cream cheese if not vegan, regular cream cheese is ok
- 2 tablespoon softened vegan butter if not vegan, regular butter is ok
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Sweet Potato Baked Oatmeal Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375
- Mix the almond milk, sweet potato puree, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, and cinnamon together. Add the quick oats and mix until a batter forms. Transfer the batter into a greased casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- While the oats are baking, use an electric hand mixer to mix the vegan cream cheese, vegan butter, and powdered sugar to make the vegan cream cheese frosting.
- Allow the sweet potato oats to cool before drizzling the icing over top. No icing? No problem, this is great served alone, drizzled with maple syrup, or paired with your favorite nut butter.
Mo says
Hi. Looks delicious. How do you adjust the recipe using regular oats? No quick cooking oats on hand. Thanks
Jillian says
Hi Mo, you should be able to use regular oats in this recipe! You can also try pulverizing the regular oats that you have on hand to break them down into quick oat texture.