I literally think I’m immune to my deodorant. Straight up. I won’t be sweating, then as soon as I put my deodorant on, I’m pouring sweat. Seriously, pouring. It’s either one of two things….1) I’ve used the same deodorant for so long that my body is pissed and is resenting it, thus sweating more to flush the invading deodorant away or 2) My body knows that as soon as deodorant is applied, it’s go time. Whether that means a wod, or a trip to Whole Foods, or to a coffee shop, my body knows sh*t is about to go down and it’s physically preparing itself. Either way, I think I need a new deo. This deo just ain’t cuttin’ it bro.
You know what I got goin’ on this weekend? A CrossFit competition. Yes sir. CrossFit Eminence is putting on quite the little competition that day. Winter WodFest to be exact. Wods and heats have already been announced! Citing. Yes, that was exciting in the shortened version. I should seriously think about making brownies and selling those b*tches for $5 a pop. They wouldn’t sell, who the f*ck in there right mind would buy a brownie for $5?? Well, I would, but I REALLY like food, especially in chocolate form. And these aren’t made with with 2lbs of almond flour that makes me feel like I ate a cat for dinner. F*cking cats. Excess almond flour just weighs me down. Yep, sure does. But hey, if you’re looking to learn more about your diet and all the crazy sh*t that goes along with eating in our day and age, you should check out the Whole9 Seminar going on at CrossFit Eminence May 20th! Good info to help you figure out what works for you!
So this recipe is pretty damn delicious. Jake gave it a 8.5 out of 10…he said it would have been higher if he would have gotten a bigger portion. He’s a big dude, he eats a lot, but feeding myself is a bigger priority, sooooo he gets what he gets. Anywho, I loved this recipe. I got the inspiration from a sweet potato salad at Tony’s Market right by our gym. They have daaaaamn good food and daaaaaamn expensive food. Eating there is a real joy since I have to question eating for the rest of the week afterward because of the hole they’ve burnt in my pocket. That was a joke. I don’t have pockets. I wear spandex. But seriously, it’s not a joy to spend that much money. Sorry Tony.
But for real, I think this a great breakfast alternative if you’re still unsure what to eat for breakfast. I’ll eat anything for breakfast if it has something to do with meat. I recommend topping these sweet potato cakes off with a breakfast sausage patty or a burger AND THEN an egg. Genius effing idea Juli, I know!
By the way, I have a BIG announcement Friday. Be sure to check out the website for the exciting news. Hehehehehe. So cited.
Cranberry Sweet Potato Breakfast Cakes
- Yield: 3+ 1x
Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh or dried parsley
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
- 2–3 egg whites, beaten
- 6 eggs (or more if needed)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoon oil (olive, coconut, bacon fat, etc)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees to get your sweet potatoes baked.
- Use a fork to poke holes all around each one of your sweet potatoes.
- Throw the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, throw in the oven, and bake for 25-35 minutes or until soft to the touch. (the time will range depending on the size of the sweet potatoes)
- In a large bowl, add your sweet potatoes and use a fork or masher to mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Add your dried cranberries, parsley, onion, and salt and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly then taste to see if you want to add any more spices.
- Now add 2 egg whites that were beaten to your sweet potatoes and mix well. I say 2-3 on the ingredients because you may need 3 if your sweet potatoes are large. To figure out what how many you need, try to use your hands to clump up a patty, if it sticks to your hands completely, you need an extra egg white.
- Now make 6 or more patties from your sweet potato mixture.
- Heat up a large skillet under medium heat with 2 tablespoons of oil in it, then add your patties. Cook on each side for 3-5 minutes or until they have a nice outside crisp to them.
- Now grease a8×8 glass baking dish or whatever works for you then add your cooked patties to baking dish.
- Use a spoon to push down in the middle of each patty just enough that when you crack an egg on top, it will stay on your patty.
- Crack eggs directly on top of sweet potato cakes.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until yolk is cooked to preference.
- While the eggs are baking, add your sliced onions directly to your hot greased skillet and let those caramelize in the meantime. My caramelization means burnt, but cook onions to what you love.
- Top caramelized onions on top of baked eggs on sweet potato cakes. Then top everything off with a little bit of hotness. Bomb dig.
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Juli, you make me laugh and laugh every time you post. Its great!
Grocery day tomorrow. I just added all the ingredients for this recipe to my list. Got myself a four day weekend and I plan to eat this and the Fig Fudge Balls every day.
BTW my caramelization is the same as your caramelization. Its the only way to do onions. The ONLY way.
I’m glad I can make you laugh Tanya 🙂 Burnt onions are definitely the ONLY way to eat them. period.
Pure. Brilliance. I am making these SO soon.
haha you’re the best Jolene!! Let me know how they turn out!
Just found your site a week ago. Love it! Keep the posts coming.
By the way, a simple switch of the deodorant should solve your problem. Try one with an anti-perspirant if your current one doesn’t. Same thing happened to me about a year ago (i know, to much info).
Thanks so much Greg! Haha I’m not sure if you’ve read many posts, but there is no such thing like too many info to me 🙂
Hey there! Been following your site for just a short spell now on the recommendation of my husband. He works with one of your friends at a hotel in LoDo. I’d love to hear if you have any ideas for an affordable crossfit box. I can get a two year membership to globo-gym and look stupid for my quick wods but I would love to find a ‘home’. Any ideas?
Also, you’re site kicks assumptions of paleo! You are a thoughtful and inventive chef and baker. As soon as I’m done with my strict 30 day challenge I am so making tons more of your recipes.
You had me at “Then add an egg”
Ann, most of the CF gyms around Denver are going to cost the same. I think CF Denver is relatively cheap but I’m not totally sure. And thank you so much for the compliment!! Keep kicking butt with your 30 days!!
Juli – you effing rock. You’ve influenced my kitchen a lot since I started tuning in, reined me in after Nutritional Off-roading, and got me looking at cooking much more creatively again. And with an attitude that I can lock right into. Thanks.
This? This thing you made with Sweet Potato and awesome? Yeah. Dinner tonight. Can’t freakin’ wait.
Yay Karl!! That is freaking aweeeesome! I’m glad I’ve inspired you! keep kicking ass in the kitchen!
WOW! I love sweet potatoes dearly and eat them almost everyday. I will certainly try this recipe, but what would you suggest instead of the bubble egg concept? I have an issue with this method of cooking eggs. I generally eat scrambled with tons of ingredients or egg whites? I LOVE YOUR COOKING IDEAS!!
Yeah just top this off with some scrambled eggs Michelle!! Would be just as tasty!
Oh! What a great alternative breakfast item! I’m totes making these on my Sunday cooking day! 🙂 ps-I have a major sweating problem as well…your not the only one. Hopefully, you will find comfort in this.
We are sweaty people together Ash. Hey I’m at Ink, where the hell are you?! Oh thats right, not doing caffeine…..booooooo
Juli – Just found your site (hilarious!) and these look awesome! Making them this weekend!
let me know how they turn out!!
It’s not sweat. It’s fat crying.
I know for a fact its not my fat crying nor leaving my body in any way
Juli, I was so glad I found your site. I recently turned 40, mother of 2 and I’ve been doing some research on CF. I actually went with a friend to try it and I’m so fascinated. I’m ready to make some major changes to my health/diet. Ten years ago I lost 45 pounds but I’m over the GYM. I too LOVE the Food Network and I have printed out almost every one of your recipes. They all look delish! I have truly enjoyed reading all of your comments, I feel like I know you. Keep doing what you do, especially the laughs and inspiration!
I hope you like some of the recipes Natalie!! And thank you so much for the compliment! Let me know if you need any kind of advice for CF!