Sweet Potato Toast Variations (Printer-Friendly)

Roasted sweet potato slices topped with sweet or savory ingredients for a nutritious meal.

# What You 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 (parsley, cilantro, basil), to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
03 - Brush both sides of each 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 let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Top sweet potato slices with your choice of savory toppings (avocado and cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese and chives, hummus and feta, hard-boiled eggs and fresh herbs) or sweet toppings (peanut butter, banana, granola, cottage cheese, honey, and fruit).
08 - Serve immediately while warm for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent enough for weekend brunch but comes together faster than you'd expect on a weekday morning.
  • One base, infinite toppings—it's the breakfast equivalent of choosing your own adventure, so it never gets boring.
  • You get natural sweetness, satisfying texture, and the smug feeling of eating vegetables before 10 a.m.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway flip—potatoes are uneven by nature, and flipping ensures both sides get properly golden and prevents one side from burning while the other stays pale.
  • If you want extra crispiness, you can briefly run the roasted slices through a toaster afterward, which transforms the texture completely and is a game-changer if you prefer crunch over softness.
03 -
  • If your sweet potatoes are on the smaller side, slice them at a slight angle instead of straight across—it creates longer surfaces that crisp beautifully and look more impressive.
  • Keep leftover roasted slices on hand as a side dish or even a snack; they're naturally sweet and satisfying, and they disappear faster than you'd expect from your family.
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