Have you caught the sweet potato toast bug? It’s become one of the most popular food trends on social media, thanks to Kelsey Preciado, blogger behind Little Bits Of. This is a great alternative for those who follow the Paleo lifestyle or are looking for a gluten-free toast option. But really, it’s so yummy, anyone should give it a try! See my three favorite ways to make it below.
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I’ve finally jumped on the sweet potato train. It took me a while to get there, but I’m here and there’s no going back now!
Some food trends that gain popularity seem to be too much work than it’s worth, but these are worth all the extra time spent waiting around by the toaster, I promise.
So what’s so great about the sweet potato?
Let’s look at some fast facts before diving right into how to make the perfect slice of sweet potato toast.
For starters, they are:
- Gluten-free
- A great alternative for those who follow the paleo lifestyle
- The perfect compliment to almost any way you enjoy your toast because of the sweetness of the vegetable
- A fantastic source of Vitamin A (hello healthy eyes and bright skin!) and Vitamin C (the essential cold and flu fighter)
- A great way to fight sugar cravings!
Sweet potatoes are also an excellent source of the antioxidant beta-carotene. Did you know it’s recommended to include 3-5 grams of fat with your sweet potato intake to reap the full benefits of this powerful antioxidant? Avocado sweet potato toast or slices drizzled with nut butter takes care of this for you!
Now, how to make the perfect slice of sweet potato toast…
My first attempt left me sorely disappointed. The slices were hard, crunchy and to be honest, I wasn’t a fan of the raw taste.
My second attempt had me swooning over the trendy toast, and a few more rounds in the toaster made all the difference.
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So what’s the secret? Slice your sweet potato into 1/4” slices. Then, toast them on HIGH about three times. Kelsey recommends two, but I found that three allowed them to get soft in the middle and browned on the outside. Just the way I like it!
Now that we know how to make the perfect toast, let’s talk about the toppings. Let’s be honest, this is where the real magic happens!
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Toast #1: Keep it simple and top with almond butter and banana slices. Put some almond butter on another slice and make it a sandwich while you’re at it!
Toast #2: The classic avocado toast with a poached egg on top. Mash 1/2 small avocado with a squeeze of lime juice and spread on the sweet potato toast. Then top with a poached egg and sprinkle with salt! This has been my go-to breakfast lately.
Toast #3: Nothing goes better than sweet potatoes and maple, am I right? We’re getting a little crazy with this one by mixing 2 Tablespoons of tahini with 1 teaspoon maple syrup. Spread on the toast and top with apple slices! It’s like fall on a plate.
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46 Responses
I love reading about all the trends, but I don’t always try them. I TOTALLY need to try this trend though. I love sweet potatoes!!
Yes! It’s so super easy. The hardest part is waiting around for the sweet potatoes to cook through!
Oh my goodness- this looks amazing!! Especially the one with that egg, drool!!
The one with the poached egg was my favorite 🙂 Thanks, Julie!
I might have to try this. I don’t care for sweet potatoes, but I know how good they are for me. I’d love a few recipes that made them more palatable.
Hi Abby – I hope you give it a try! It’s a completely different way to enjoy sweet potatoes that you might just enjoy!
This looks delicious! I will definitely give this a try! I have a sweet potato sitting on my kitchen counter that I couldn’t figure out what to do with.
Awesome, Anna! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Most definitely need to try out the SP toasts! I think I KINDA OF made some with salmon last night, without actually knowing it! Ha Ha. LOVE SP so so so so so much it’s stupid! LO!L
Hahaha… you probably did!!
Sweet potatoes are my life!! I have never thought to do this!! Saving!!
Thanks, Ruthie! I hope you enjoy it!
I LOVE this idea! Sounds fabulous!
Thanks Britney! Hope you give it a try!
I love ideas where you can substitute bread for a vegetable. I make toast using egg plant, now I have another idea. Thank you 🙂
YUM! That’s a great idea. I also make avocado toast with a poached egg using roasted mushroom caps!
im not the best fan of sweet potato , but I will consider trying thanks!
Hope you do Bianca!
I love sweet potatoes! These recipes sound sooooo good!
Thanks Neely! I hope you give it a try!
This looks amazing! We love sweet potatoes, this is awesome! Thank you!
Thanks, Chrissy!
OMG, Yhe sheer look of this.. looks so yummy!! 🙂
Thanks Diane! I hope you give it a try!
I need to try this! They look delicious! How genius to turn a sweet potato into toast.
I know, right? It’s so good!
I LOVE this idea, I never heard/thought of it! Yummy Sweet Potato with Nut butter, I cannot wait to try it. Silly question, do you eat the skin?
Hi Katie – great question! I always leave the skin on when toasting or roasting… it provides so many nutrients!
Umm yeah this looks absolutely amazing. I really want to try it with eggs! Yeah I had to pin this so I wouldn’t lose it! Great ideas!
Thanks for the pin love Karen!
Oh wow. I never would have thought to use sweet potato slices AS toast! What a neat (and healthy) idea!
I’m definitely keen to try the avocado and poached egg version – yum! 🙂
Christie’s Take on Life. xx
That was my favorite combo! Hope you give it a try, Christie!
I absolutely LOVE sweet potato! I never thought about using it as toast and I’m sure it’s delish!
xo, Elizabeth | txelizabeth.com
It is! I hope you give it a try, Elizabeth!
Yumm!! I haven’t hopped on the sweet potato toast bandwagon yet, but it looks delicious
Oh, you must! They are so easy to make!
Sweet potato toast is really fun-love your ideas!
Thanks, Lauren!
Love this grain-free idea for toast! How creative…will definitely be trying this soon!!
Thanks Joscelyn!
I have yet to try the sweet potato trend, but this post gives me plenty of ideas to work with! So much better health wise, too.
I agree, Chelsea! I hope you give it a try!
my kids love sweet potatoes, ill have to give this a try!
I hope they love it, Lesley!
Sweet Potatoes are the perfect vessel for toast combos! Love your sweet and salty combo!
Thanks Chelsea! I totally agree 🙂