I always try and take a minute to explain what makes a dish fall into one of these categories so my readers can get a better understanding of the different types of lifestyles and make adjustments to fit their needs. Both Whole 30 and Paleo diets focus on eating whole foods that are minimally processed, avoiding any inflammatory ingredients, like gluten, grains, dairy, and legumes. Unlike the Keto Diet, both Paleo & Whole 30 allow unlimited fruits and veggies. For Whole 30, you SHOULD eat vegetables with every meal (including breakfast), so this dish is a win-win. You can eat all the fruits you want, so I say, bring em on! Since peanuts are a legume, not a nut, peanut butter is out, but Almond butter or other nut butters allowed as long as there is no added sugar. Always check the labels, you won’t believe the shit they try and sneak in. I added a little bit of almond milk when I whipped up the sweet potatoes to keep them fluffy. Almond milk and coconut on both allowed on Whole 30 & Paleo, but again you want to make sure that you read the ingredients, no sweeteners, additives, or carrageenan.
Veganism is a diet that focuses on eating plants and not eating any meat or animal by-products. Veganism is different from vegetarian because vegetarians don’t eat animal flesh or meat, but they’ll eat things like milk, honey, or even eggs depending on the individual. This bowl is 100% plant-based, but if you want it sweeter, make sure you add maple syrup, not honey, to keep it vegan.
Wow this actually looks delicious…although I’m tempted to cheat and still use oats…I guess thats where the “mostly” comes in lol!
Exactly! All about balance. I think oats are a great breakfast option! Even when I’m eating mostly paleo. However twice a year when we do a whole 30 reset, I try and stay to it as much as possible. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Nice breakfast alternative. Its amazing how well sweet potato can be incorporated into so many different meals and desserts.
Right?! Have you jumped on the sweet potato toast train yet?! So many good uses! Thanks for stopping by. -Danielle
I always appreciate your reasonable approach to good food choices! I don’t think I would have thought of mashed sweet potatoes for breakfast! This is super creative, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much! So sweet!