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A hearty and savory protein-packed breakfast bowl with crispy air-fried sweet potatoes, scrambled eggs, chicken sausage, creamy cottage cheese, and avocado, drizzled with hot honey for a spicy-sweet finish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium sweet potato
  • Avocado oil spray
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika (optional)
  • 2 chicken sausages
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ avocado
  • 1 tbsp hot honey
  • Optional: hot sauce, chili flakes, everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the sweet potato into small cubes.
  2. Toss sweet potato cubes with avocado oil spray, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika.
  3. Air fry sweet potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden, caramelized, and tender.
  4. Alternatively, roast the cubed sweet potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes until crispy and golden.
  5. Slice the chicken sausages.
  6. Sauté the sliced sausages in a skillet over medium heat until browned and heated through.
  7. Whisk eggs in a bowl.
  8. Pour eggs into a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and scramble gently until fluffy and just set; season with salt and pepper.
  9. Assemble the bowl by layering half of the crispy sweet potatoes, half of the sausage, half of the scrambled eggs, ½ cup of cottage cheese, and half the sliced avocado.
  10. Drizzle with hot honey and sprinkle with optional chili flakes or everything bagel seasoning as desired.

Notes

Dice sweet potatoes small for quicker cooking and better crispness., Avoid overcooking eggs to keep them soft and fluffy., Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier texture and better flavor., Prep sweet potatoes and sausage ahead to save time in the morning., Add hot sauce or sriracha for extra heat if desired., Store cooked components separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days; assemble fresh before serving., Eggs and avocado do not freeze well; reheat cooked components gently before assembly., This recipe is naturally gluten-free if using gluten-free sausage., Suitable for meal prep and customizable with protein, dairy, and vegetable swaps.

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