Whole 30 Paleo Apple-Sage Plantain Breakfast Bowls

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Whole 30 Paleo Apple-Sage Plantain Breakfast Bowls

Warm spiced pork, caramelized apple, golden pan-fried plantains, and a runny fried egg — this breakfast bowl is the kind of morning meal that makes you actually want to get out of bed. The sage and cinnamon work together in a way that feels almost autumnal, giving the savory pork a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with the soft, golden plantains cooked in coconut oil. Ripe plantains — the yellow-with-black-spots kind — get deeply caramelized in the pan, adding a natural sweetness that keeps the whole bowl feeling satisfying without any added sugar in the main components. One of the trickier parts of eating this way at breakfast is finding something that genuinely feels indulgent and filling, and this bowl absolutely delivers on both counts. Every ingredient here is clean and compliant — avocado oil, coconut oil, fresh herbs, whole fruit, and quality ground pork — so there's no label-reading stress involved. The optional maple syrup drizzle is a nice finishing touch if you're past your reset and want a little extra something, but the bowl holds its own without it. This is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekend rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pork

1 lb ground pork
Private Selection Natural Duroc Ground Pork Ground Pork Kroger Ground Pork Open Nature Pork Ground Pork 80% Lean 20% Fat - 16 Oz 90% Lean Ground Pork
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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)
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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.

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