Description

Sweet Potato Toast is a healthy and versatile alternative to traditional bread toast. Sliced thin and toasted until tender but firm, these sweet potato slices make a perfect base for a variety of sweet and savory toppings. This easy recipe offers a gluten-free, nutrient-dense option that can be customized with favorites like avocado mash, peanut butter with banana, or cream cheese with berries.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 large wide sweet potato
Cooking spray
Salt to taste

Topping Ideas

Cream cheese with blueberries and chia seeds
Ricotta cheese with raspberries and coconut
Peanut butter with banana slices and cinnamon
Cottage cheese with tomatoes and everything seasoning
Fried egg with fresh chopped parsley, salt and black pepper
Avocado mashed with lime juice, salt and pepper

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Prepare the Sweet Potato: Using a large sharp knife, cut off the bottom stem and place the sweet potato on a cutting board cut side down, keeping the skin on. Slice about 6 thin pieces 1/4″-1/3″ thick from one end to the other.
Season the Slices: Spray the sweet potato slices lightly with cooking spray and season them with salt to taste to enhance flavor.
Toasting in a Toaster: Insert the slices into the toaster and toast on high setting, similar to bread. Once popped up, check for fork tenderness; if desired, toast longer or adjust toaster to medium setting. Remove and cool on a wire rack before adding toppings.
Oven Method: Preheat oven to 350℉ and place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake sweet potato slices for 15-20 minutes until fork tender but still firm. Remove and cool on a wire rack before topping.
Add Toppings and Serve: Once cooled, add your choice of sweet or savory toppings and enjoy immediately.

Notes

The nutrition label applies to one slice of sweet potato toast without toppings.
Store leftovers in an airtight container separately from toppings to avoid sogginess. Toast to reheat for one minute before serving.
Do not overcook; sweet potatoes should be fork tender but not completely soft so they hold toppings well.
Use leftover sweet potato halves by roasting them for a loaded breakfast or dicing for hash.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Toasting
Cuisine: American