Post Workout Sweet Potato Beef Sausage Egg Bake
A robust, protein-packed breakfast bake featuring diced sweet potato, sliced chicken apple sausage, and baked eggs topped with creamy avocado. Naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and free of added sugar to power your recovery.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Candice + Lila
Candice created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch (20x20cm) baking dish with olive oil.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add diced sweet potato and diced bell pepper, cooking for 8 to 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
Look for: sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned
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Stir in sliced apple chicken sausage
Stir in sliced apple chicken sausage, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the sausage is warmed through and fragrant.
Look for: the sausage is warmed through and fragrant
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Transfer the sweet potato and sausage mixture…
Transfer the sweet potato and sausage mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
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Use a spoon to create 2 small…
Use a spoon to create 2 small wells in the mixture. Crack 1 egg into each well.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12…
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until egg whites are completely set and yolks reach your preferred firmness.
Look for: egg whites are completely set and yolks reach your preferred firmness
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Remove from the oven and let cool…
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Top with diced avocado and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Allow: 2 minutes
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