Sweet Potato Toast Variations (Printable Version)

Roasted sweet potato slices with endless topping combinations for breakfast or snacks.

# 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 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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 slightly.
07 - Top sweet potato toasts with your choice of toppings. For savory combinations use avocado with cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese with chives, hummus with feta, or hard-boiled eggs with fresh herbs. For sweet combinations use peanut butter with banana and granola, or cottage cheese with honey and fruit.
08 - Serve immediately while warm for optimal texture.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • You get to play chef and layer toppings like you're composing a tiny edible canvas, which somehow makes breakfast feel like self-care.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and works for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone who just wants something that tastes more interesting than plain toast.
  • The sweet potato gets caramelized and crispy on the edges while staying creamy inside, which is that perfect textural moment everyone chases.
02 -
  • If your sweet potato slices are too thick they'll come out mushy inside, but too thin and they'll break apart when you flip them—1/4 inch is genuinely the sweet spot, so measure it once and you'll feel confident doing it by eye forever.
  • The difference between good and great is that brief moment in a toaster after roasting, which crisps the edges and makes them feel like actual toast instead of just warm vegetable slices.
03 -
  • Buy sweet potatoes that are roughly the same diameter so every slice roasts at the same speed and you don't end up with a mix of mushy and raw pieces.
  • If you're doubtful about the toaster step, just try it once—that extra crispness transforms the whole thing from soft breakfast food into something that actually holds up to any topping you throw at it.
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