Baked Sweet Potato Toast

How to make baked sweet potato toast with TONS of savory and sweet topping ideas. It's an easy meal or snack option, and the sweet potato slices store well, so add this recipe to your weekly meal prep list!

Also if you're currently wondering "can I eat sweet potatoes for breakfast?" Yes, you sure can. To be honest, you can eat anything your heart desires for breakfast, but sweet potatoes are a great option as they are high in fiber, Vitamin A & C, along with other necessary nutrients and antioxidants.

Topped with additional nutrients, these baked sweet potato toast rounds make for a great breakfast option that will power you through your morning to do-list while also keeping you full.

Need more vegan breakfast options? Here are a few of my favorites;

• Creamy Vegan Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
• Baked Tofu Scramble with Veggies and Crispy Potatoes
• Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Vegan)

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• Ingredients needed for baked sweet potato toast
• How to make sweet potato toast in the oven
• Tips for making baked sweet potato toast
• Variations
• Baked sweet potato toast toppings
• Storage and reheating tips
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Ingredients needed for baked sweet potato toast

• Orange sweet potato
• Toppings of choice (see suggestions below)

How to make sweet potato toast in the oven

Tips for making baked sweet potato toast

• Sharp knife: using a very sharp, large knife makes cutting the sweet potatoes easier. I used an 8 inch chef's knife.
• Cutting board: to ensure your cutting board doesn't slip, wet the bottom, then place on the countertop.
• Sweet potato thickness: slice sweet potato into ¼ to ½ inch thick slices. Slicing too thin results in burnt toast and slicing too thick results in the sweet potato being raw in the middle).
• Cooking time: ovens vary so watch the sweet potatoes closely your first time cooking them. I bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 5 (in a gas oven). Time needed may also vary based on the thickness of your sweet potato.

Variations

• I have not tried this recipe with purple or white sweet potatoes, but they should work just the same (with slight taste variations).
• Slice vertically for long toast-like pieces (I chose not to do this method as it's much harder to get equal thickness without wasting a lot of the sweet potato). It's also equivalent to an arm workout, but if that's what you're looking for... go for it!
• Baked sweet potato toast can also be cooked in an air-fryer or toaster oven, adjust time and temperature as needed.

Can you cook sweet potato toast in a toaster? Although it is possible, I do not recommend cooking raw sweet potato slices in the toaster. The sweet potato slices do not cook evenly and it takes many rounds (5+) of toasting to achieve an edible slice.

Contrarily, reheating the baked sweet potato slices in the toaster is preferred and results in a quick and easy breakfast or snack option!

Baked sweet potato toast toppings

Savory or sweet toppings can be added to the sweet potato toast. I prefer doing a mix of both, but try out a few and see what works for you. Here are some of my favorite combinations to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner;

Savory sweet potato toast topping ideas:

• Hummus, radish slices, and arugula (or microgreens of choice)
• Avocado, cilantro, red pepper flakes and lime juice
• Tofu scramble and hot sauce
• Melted vegan mozzarella (or parmesan), pesto, & red pepper flakes
• Avocado, everything but the bagel seasoning, and sauerkraut (my favorite avocado toast combination)
• Melted vegan cheddar cheese, tomato slices, avocado, garlic & salt
• Cashew cream cheese, crispy tofu, diced red onion
• Cashew cream cheese and sauerkraut
• Pesto, avocado slices (or hummus) & hemp seeds (or toasted nuts)
• Guacamole, topped with additional cilantro and fresh lime juice and/or salsa
• Hummus, crumbled falafel and vegan feta cheese

Sweet topping ideas;

• Peanut butter and jam
• Dark chocolate tahini with sea salt
• Cashew butter and mini chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life semi-sweet)
• Almond butter, banana and oat-free granola
• Nut butter, chia seeds, and berries of choice
• Vegan butter & cinnamon (optional: coconut sugar)
• Granola butter, chocolate chips, and Dandie's marshmallows
• Peanut butter, cacao nibs, and apple slices

Storage and reheating tips

Store the baked sweet potato slices in the fridge for up to a week. To reheat, add slices to a microwave, or toaster (just like a piece of bread) or toss back in the oven until warm.

Additionally, the slices can be frozen; reheat in the toaster on the frozen bagel setting.

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