Sweet Potato Toast Variations (Printable)

Roasted sweet potato slices with delicious toppings for a creative, gluten-free alternative to traditional toast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potato Base

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping Options

04 - 1 avocado, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup cottage cheese
06 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter
08 - 1 banana, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons granola
10 - 1 tablespoon honey
11 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
13 - 1/2 cup hummus
14 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
15 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
16 - Fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or basil to taste

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
03 - Brush both sides of each sweet potato slice with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt.
04 - Arrange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
05 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fork-tender and lightly browned.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Top sweet potato slices with your choice of toppings. For savory options combine avocado with cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese with chives, hummus with feta, or hard-boiled eggs with fresh herbs. For sweet options combine peanut butter with banana and granola, or cottage cheese with honey and fruit.
08 - Serve immediately while warm for optimal texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's naturally gluten-free and works for almost every dietary preference you can throw at it.
  • You get to play with toppings like you're composing a tiny edible landscape, which somehow makes breakfast feel less rushed.
  • The sweet potato stays warm long enough to eat it leisurely, unlike regular toast that goes cold the second it hits your plate.
02 -
  • If your slices are too thick, they'll stay raw in the middle no matter how long you roast them—thickness matters more than you'd guess.
  • The edges are the best part, so don't be afraid of that slightly browned, almost-crispy texture that looks like it might have gone too far but absolutely hasn't.
  • These get soft if they sit, so if you love texture, eat them right away or slide them into a toaster for one more minute.
03 -
  • If you want extra crispiness, slide the roasted slices into a regular toaster after they cool slightly—two minutes on medium and they'll have edges that actually crunch.
  • Don't sleep on the power of fresh herbs and chili flakes to completely transform the flavor profile with almost zero effort.
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