Healthy Breakfast Platter Recipe

Prepare and Bake

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes and pat dry. Prick each potato several times with a fork. Rub each potato with 1/2 tsp olive oil and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and half the cinnamon if using. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment.

Bake for 35–45 minutes, until a skewer or fork slides easily into the center. Larger potatoes may take longer. When done, remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Split open and season inside with a pinch of salt and a small drizzle (optional) of olive oil or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Prepare Vegetables

While potatoes bake, rinse and spin dry the baby spinach. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel (if desired) and thinly slice the cucumber into half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion and place all vegetables in a medium bowl.

Make Dressing & Toss

In a small bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the spinach mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons feta over the top if using.

Cook Eggs Any Style — Sunny Side Up (example)

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tsp butter and 1 tsp olive oil until foaming. Crack 2 eggs into a small bowl, then gently slide into the skillet. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until whites are set but yolks still runny for sunny-side. For over-easy, cook 2 minutes then gently flip and cook 15–30 seconds more. For scrambled, whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and cook low and slow, stirring, until soft curds form.

Remove eggs from pan to a plate and keep warm until plating.

Prep Avocado

Halve the avocado lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl (or leave in the skin for presentation). Mash lightly with a fork and stir in 1/2 tsp fresh lemon or lime juice, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Rinse and hull the strawberries. Slice larger berries into halves or quarters. Place strawberries in a small dish and, if desired, sprinkle with 1/4 tsp lemon zest to brighten flavor.

Divide baked sweet potatoes between two plates (or serve both on one plate for 1 serving). Add the spinach salad to one side, place eggs where preferred, spoon mashed avocado next to the eggs, and add the fresh strawberries as a sweet component. Garnish with additional black pepper or herbs if desired.

Serve immediately while eggs are warm and potatoes still slightly warm.