Two types of sweet potato toast - one topped with bacon and eggs, and one topped with avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro

Iโ€™m low-key obsessed with sweet potato toast, friends. If youโ€™ve never heard of it before, sweet potato toast isnโ€™t some new fancy sweet potato-infused bread you get at your local natural foods storeโ€”itโ€™s literally just cooked planks of sweet potatoes that you use in place of bread in your favorite toast combinations.

Itโ€™s so beautifully simple, and it adds so much awesome flavor, texture, and nutrition to your daily dose of avocado toast. And if you happen to struggle to digest grains, itโ€™s a wonderful gluten-free, grain-free alternative to sandwich bread.

Four types of sweet potato arranged on a white background

Most sweet potato toast recipes will tell you to simply slice your sweet potatoes into planks, and then plop them in the toaster for a few rounds.

I have to tell you, I have never had success with this method. I donโ€™t know what kind of magic toaster people have that I donโ€™t, but using this method always gives me toast that is burnt and crispy on the edges and uncooked in the middle. And it takes FOR-EVER.

Sweet potato planks in a glass storage container

For me, Iโ€™ve had the best luck par-baking (AKA: precooking) my sweet potato planks in the oven, and then stashing them in the fridge until Iโ€™m ready to toast. I do this during my weekly meal prep session, so the planks are ready to go whenever I want them.

When itโ€™s time to make my toast, I take the planks from the fridge and pop them right in my toaster for one round of toasting. This always produces a nice, sturdy piece of sweet potato that is cooked all the way through and just begging to be topped with all kinds of deliciousness!

Hand holding a piece of sweet potato toast with bacon and eggs

A few other tips for sweet potato toast success:

  • Youโ€™re looking for chubby sweet potatoes for thisโ€”the wider the better. Save the long, skinny sweet potatoes for another use.
  • Donโ€™t make your slices too thin! If you have a mandoline slicer with an extra thick slicing attachment, you can use that to get good slices. However, many mandolin slicers donโ€™t go thick enough to create good, sturdy slices. I prefer just a good knife and cutting board!
  • You can do this with any kind of sweet potatoโ€”orange, white, purple, or Japanese. I recommend leaving the peel on for all varieties except for Japanese sweet potatoesโ€”giant sweet potatoes with a purple skin and white fleshโ€”the peel tends to get very chewy and just isnโ€™t good eats. But for the other varieties, the peel stays soft and adds fiber and nutrition.

Sweet potato planks toasted and laid out on a white background

When it comes to toppings, basically anything that you would put on a regular piece of toast works here, too! Here are four of my favorite combosโ€”two sweet and two savoryโ€”to get you started.

Sweet potato toast topped with sliced peaches, goat cheese, honey, and mint

Peach and Goat Cheese Sweet Potato Toast

  • Creamy goat cheese
  • Fresh peach slices
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Drizzle of raw honey

Sweet Potato Toast topped with avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro, with lime slices on the side

Fiesta Sweet Potato Toast

  • Avocado
  • Pico de gallo
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice

Sweet Potato Toast topped with scrambled eggs and bacon and green onions

Bacon and Egg Sweet Potato Toast

  • Scrambled Egg
  • Crumbled Bacon
  • Sliced Green Onions
  • Shredded Cheddar

Sweet Potato Toast topped with almond butter and banana slices

Banana Almond Butter Sweet Potato Toast

  • Almond Butter
  • Banana Slices
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Hulled Hemp Seeds

These are just a handful of ideasโ€”your own creativity is the only limit to what you can put on top of sweet potato toast! Make sure you share your favorite combos with the hashtag #wholefully on Instagram so we can see all the goodness youโ€™re making. Enjoy!

Four types of sweet potato arranged on a white background

Prep Ahead Sweet Potato Toast Slices

Yield: 12 slices
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Sweet potato toast isnโ€™t some fancy bread made out of sweet potato pureeโ€”itโ€™s actual planks of sweet potato that take the place of bread in your favorite breakfast combos. Itโ€™s a great way to swap in some healthy veggies in place of your daily bread, and itโ€™s super easy to prep ahead. Here are four of our favorite ways to serve it up, plus, our ultimate tips for getting good, sturdy slices.

Ingredients

  • 2 large, wide sweet potatoes
  • Avocado oil
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
  2. Using a sharp knife, slice the sweet potatoes into 1/3"-1/2” slices. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheets.
  3. Drizzle liberally with avocado oil and season with salt. Roast in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, flip, and then roast an additional 10 minutes—or until the slices are fork tender, but not totally soft.
  4. Cool completely, then store between slices of parchment paper in a glass food storage container in the fridge for up to a week.
  5. To reheat: Set toaster to highest setting, and toast sweet potato slices. Depending on your toaster, you might have better luck toasting for a second round. The slices are ready when they are golden brown, warm, and cooked through. Serve topped with your favorite toast toppings.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 slices Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 37Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g

At Wholefully, we believe that good nutrition is about much more than just the numbers on the nutrition facts panel. Please use the above information as only a small part of what helps you decide what foods are nourishing for you.

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  1. I love sweet potatoes but never tried attempting sweet potato toast. However, I definitely will now that I saw this recipe. Your sweet potato toast looks really good and so delicious!