Seed Oil Free Paleo Apple-Sage Plantain Breakfast Bowls
Warm spiced pork, caramelized apple, golden fried plantains, and a runny egg — this breakfast bowl is the kind of morning meal that actually keeps you full and satisfied for hours. The flavor combination sounds unexpected, but the earthy sage and cinnamon work beautifully with the natural sweetness of ripe plantains and diced apple, making every bite feel intentional and cozy. Every fat used here — avocado oil for the pork and eggs, coconut oil for the plantains — is a clean, whole-food choice with no industrial seed oils anywhere in the pan. That matters more than people realize at breakfast, when so many skillet recipes quietly rely on vegetable or canola oil by default. The pork gets seasoned and cooked in its own rendered fat alongside softened apple, so the savory-sweet base builds flavor without any shortcuts. A drizzle of maple syrup at the end is optional but genuinely worth it, pulling the whole bowl together with just a touch of sweetness. This is the kind of recipe that makes you look forward to waking up.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
For the pork
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 medium apple, cored and diced (about 1 cup)
For the plantains
- 2 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced ½-inch thick on the diagonal
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For the eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves, whole (optional)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped sage, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and 3/4 tsp salt. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned pork and cook, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, for 6–8 minutes until browned throughout with no pink remaining and an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Transfer the cooked pork to a bowl and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the skillet.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!