Eggs, avocado toast, oatmeal, smoothie bowls — as much as we love all of these breakfast options, we sometimes wonder: What else is there? If you’re looking to shake up your morning routine, look no further than the breakfast sweet potato.

This idea comes to us courtesy of Leah Vanderveldt, cookbook author, tarot reader, and lover of sweet potatoes. And this recipe comes to us from the fabulous plant-based comfort-food cookbook The New Nourishing.

Why Sweet Potatoes Are the Perfect Breakfast Food

Sweet potatoes are unique in that they satisfy your craving for something sweet, but they’re also savory. They’re also loaded with fiber and nutrients (hello, vitamins A and C and potassium). You can also do most of the prep work ahead of time, so why not pre-roast a few sweet potatoes?

Maybe most importantly, sweet potatoes are super versatile. This recipe calls for mashed avocado, black beans, fresh cilantro, and an optional fried egg on top. (For the record, we always say yes to putting an egg on it.) But you could just as easily top it with bacon, egg, and cheese or cheese and broccoli. Cottage cheese and hot sauce? Yep. Ricotta and honey? That too.

Whether you prefer a savory breakfast or a sweet one, or like to mix it up, the breakfast sweet potato is there for you. Get ready to look forward to getting out of bed in the morning.

Reprinted with permission from The New Nourishing by Leah Vanderveldt, published by Ryland Peters & Small. All images were taken by Clare Winfield and are the copyright of Ryland Peters & Small.