Description
Sweet Potato Toast is a nutritious and versatile alternative to traditional bread toast, made by thinly slicing sweet potatoes and toasting them until tender. This healthy base can be topped with a variety of delicious spreads and toppings such as cream cheese with blueberries, ricotta with raspberries, peanut butter with banana slices, cottage cheese with tomatoes, fried egg with herbs, or mashed avocado with lime juice. It’s perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, offering a gluten-free, naturally sweet and savory option.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Toast Base
- 1 large wide sweet potato
- Cooking spray
- Salt (to taste)
Toppings Options
- Cream cheese with blueberries and chia seeds
- Ricotta cheese with raspberries and shredded 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
- Mashed avocado with lime juice, salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potato: Using a large sharp knife, cut off the bottom stem of the sweet potato and place it cut side down on a cutting board, leaving the skin on.
- Slice the Sweet Potato: Carefully slice the sweet potato into about 6 thin pieces, each about 1/4″ to 1/3″ thick, cutting from one end to the other.
- Season the Slices: Lightly spray each sweet potato slice with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Toast the Sweet Potatoes: Insert the seasoned slices into a toaster on a high setting, similar to bread. Alternatively, use a toaster oven to toast the slices.
- Check for Doneness: When the slices pop up, check if they are fork tender. If needed, toast them longer until they reach desired tenderness. If toasting multiple rounds, you may reduce the toaster setting to medium to prevent burning.
- Cool the Sweet Potato Toast: Remove the slices and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly before adding toppings.
- Oven Alternative: Preheat the oven to 350℉. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet, arrange the sweet potato slices on the rack, and bake for 15-20 minutes until fork tender but still firm. Cool on wire rack before topping.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Once the sweet potato toast base is cooled, add your preferred toppings such as cream cheese with blueberries, peanut butter with banana, or mashed avocado with lime juice. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a wide sweet potato for easier slicing and sturdier toast bases.
- If you don’t have a toaster, using a toaster oven or oven works well.
- Adjust toasting time depending on the thickness of the slices and your toaster’s power to avoid burning.
- Allow the slices to cool slightly to firm up before adding moist toppings to prevent sogginess.
- Try mixing and matching toppings for sweet or savory toast variations.
- Sweet potato toast is naturally gluten-free and a great alternative for those avoiding bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
