Cinnamon Baked Sweet Potato With Almond Butter (Grounding, Hormone-Balancing Morning Fuel)
πΏ A Warm, Comforting Breakfast for Mind & Body
Some mornings call for comfort β not from sugar or processed carbs β
but from warm, grounding foods that support your hormones, digestion, and emotional balance.
This Cinnamon Baked Sweet Potato With Almond Butter breakfast is soothing, naturally sweet, and incredibly nourishing.
It fuels your brain, supports healthy blood sugar, and keeps you full without heaviness.
βTaste and see that the Lord is good.β β Psalm 34:8
Even simple foods can remind us of God’s goodness and provision. π
π Cinnamon Baked Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl
β¨ Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1β2 tbsp almond butter (or peanut butter)
- Cinnamon, to taste
- 1 tsp honey or pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds, chia, or walnuts (optional topping)
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- Pierce sweet potato and bake 40β50 minutes, until soft.
(Shortcut: Microwave 6β8 minutes, then finish in oven 10 mins for caramelization.) - Slice open and fluff with a fork.
- Sprinkle cinnamon generously.
- Add almond butter & optional toppings.
- Serve warm & enjoy mindfully.
This is comfort food β God-designed, whole, and healing.
π± Health Benefits
| Nourishment | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| High fiber | Improves digestion & gut health |
| Complex carbs | Steady energy & mood support |
| Vitamin A | Skin + immune system nourishment |
| Magnesium & potassium | Adrenal + nervous system support |
| Healthy fats | Hormone + brain health |
Perfect for mornings when you need:
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Warmth & comfort
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Calm energy
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Hormonal balance
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Gut support
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Gentle nourishment
π Faith & Mindfulness Moment
Before enjoying your meal, breathe deeply and whisper:
βLord, thank You for this nourishing food.
Fill me with peace, clarity, and strength today.
Help me honor You with my body and my choices.β
Let your first meal be an act of worship. β¨
π― Serving Ideas & Variations
Enhance or personalize with:
- Add sliced banana or berries
- Stir in protein powder to almond butter for extra protein
- Top with pecans or pumpkin seeds
- Sprinkle sea salt for sweet-salty flavor
- Drizzle tahini instead of nut butter
For extra warmth & hormone support, try ginger or nutmeg too.
πΌ Holistic Wellness Tip
Slow mornings are healing.
If you can, enjoy this breakfast with:
- Worship music
- A journal or gratitude list
- Deep breathing
- A scripture meditation
Nourish not just your body β but your spirit.