Sweet Potato Toast Variations (Printable View)

Roasted sweet potato slices topped with nutritious ingredients for breakfast or snacks.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Slice sweet potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices using a sharp knife on a cutting board.
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 before topping.
07 - Top sweet potato slices with your choice of savory options such as avocado and cherry tomatoes, cottage cheese and chives, hummus and feta, or hard-boiled eggs and herbs, or sweet options such as peanut butter, banana, and granola, or cottage cheese, honey, and fruit.
08 - Serve immediately while warm for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent but actually takes less time than waiting for your toaster to pop, and you get that perfect tender-meets-crispy texture.
  • You can build it exactly how you want, whether you're craving something sweet with peanut butter or savory with eggs and herbs, so boredom never happens.
  • Your kitchen smells incredible while these roast, and the recipe works for breakfast, lunch, or snacking without any guilt.
02 -
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through roasting—one side will brown too fast and the other stays pale if you let them sit unattended, and flipping takes thirty seconds but changes everything.
  • If your sweet potatoes are thin or irregular, check them at 18 minutes because oven temperatures vary and burnt edges mean a bitter finish that no topping can save.
  • The thinner you slice them, the crispier they'll be on the edges, but thicker slices stay creamier inside—decide based on whether you want crunch or tenderness.
03 -
  • Buy sweet potatoes that are closer in diameter and length so they roast evenly without some slices turning to mush while others stay firm.
  • If you have a toaster oven, use that instead of your full-size oven—it preheats faster and roasts more evenly for smaller batches, and you'll get crispier results in the same time.
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