Heavenly Sweet Potato Toast
Trying sweet potato toast was a game-changer for me; from the first bite I just couldn’t get enough! It’s an absolute delight as breakfast or snack and so much healthier than typical bread.
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I LOVE bread, but I’ve been cutting down on it over the past year. In the quest to find a yummy alternative for my morning toast, I discovered sweet potato toast! It’s thin slices of sweet potato that you can warm up in your toaster and top with you’re favourite breakfast toppings. I like mine with avocado slices, arugula, hemp hearts and balsamic dressing.
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Ingredients
You don’t need a whole lot of ingredients to make these!
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- sweet potato
- extra virgin olive oil
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
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Cut the sweet potato into 1/4″ to 1/3″ slices. Use a sharp knife and a steady hand! Chop up any remaining sweet potato into cubes for other meals.
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Brush the fronts and backs of the slices with olive oil.
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Air fry or oven bake the slices until they’re golden brown on the edges.
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Top immediately with your favourite toppigns and enjoy, or store in the fridge to enjoy later. To reheat, you can pop a slice in the toaster.
Hint: the thinness of your sweet potato slices will dictate how long they need to be cooked. Check on them half way through to make sure you don’t burn them!
Variations
- Spicy – sprinkle the potato slices with red chili flakes before baking
- Garlic – sprinkle the potato slices with garlic salt before baking
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Equipment
I like to use my favourite XL air fryer to make these, but you can also use a regular oven.
Storage
Store the cooked sweet potato slices in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Top tip
The thinner you slice the slices, the crispier they’ll be. Use a sharp knife and a steady hand for best results. This takes some practice because sweet potatoes are so firm!
FAQ
This “toast” is a great alternative to bread if you’re trying to cut down on refined carbs like flour. However, 100% whole grain bread is also very nutritious!1
Orange sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene (Vitamin A) – a phytochemical researched for its potential role in human health and disease prevention. They’re also a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium and Fiber. 2
The topping options for sweet potato toast are endless! I like sliced avocado, arugula, hemp hearts and balsamic dressing. You could also top them with fried or scrambled eggs, feta, tomato slices, or even natural peanut butter!
I like to cube any of the smaller sweet potato pieces, air fry or bake them, and use them in Buddha bowls or salads throughout the week.
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Heavenly Sweet Potato Toast
Equipment
- air fryer optional
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Cut the sweet potato into 1/4" to 1/3" slices, lengthwise, with a sharp knife and a steady hand.
- Brush the front and back of each slice with olive oil
- Fry in an air fryer for about 17 minutes at 390 degrees F, or bake on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in an oven for about 30 minutes at 400 degrees F or until each slice is golden brown around the edges.
- Top each slice with your favourite toppings and enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days to enjoy later. To reheat each slice, you can place it in a toaster.
Nutrition
These nutrition values are estimates only. Read my full nutrition disclaimer here.