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Sweet potato toast {tips, topping ideas + video}

August 5, 2016 By Kathryn Doherty

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How to make sweet potato toast, some troubleshooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideas! It’s perfect for a delicious, healthy breakfast or snack (that’s also gluten-free, vegan, paleo and whole30).Sweet potato toast is a quick and healthy breakfast! Includes a how-to, troubleshooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideas! Gluten-free, vegan, paleo and whole30

Hi friends! I have a game changing recipe to share with you today.

Sweet potato toast. 

No really. This is serious magic. 😉

I didn’t believe this whole sweet potato in a toaster thing myself until I tried it. And then ate it for breakfast every single day for a week straight. I can’t stop – it’s so easy and so good!

It’s also gluten-free, paleo, Whole 30 and vegan-friendly. And it’s an amazing, healthy way to start the day!

So today I’m sharing with you how to make sweet potato toast, some tips and troubleshooting, and lots of different ideas for toppings, both sweet and savory.

Let’s get right to it!

Sweet potato toast is a quick and healthy breakfast! Includes a how-to, troubleshooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideas! Gluten-free, vegan, paleo and whole30 Sweet potato toast -- a quick and healthy breakfast! Includes a how-to, trouble shooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideasTips on how to make sweet potato toast:

  • Pay attention when you’re buying your sweet potato. Nice large round ones work best because you can get good slices out of them. Misshapen or curved ones aren’t as good for toast because you’ll waste more of the sweet potato.
  • I prefer mine peeled (I just use a regular potato peeler) but you don’t have to.
  • Slice your sweet potato into 1/4 inch long vertical slices. Thicker ones won’t get cooked all the way through in the toaster. Be sure to use a really nice sharp knife to make the cutting easier.
  • Whoops, you sliced it too thick? You can pierce the slice with a fork a few times and microwave it for 20-30 seconds before you toast it. This helps to cook it a little so it won’t be raw in the center while still giving you the toasted marks.
  • Turn your toaster all the way up to HIGH. Yes, all the way, as high as it goes. Trust me.
  • Toast your slices at least TWICE. If your sweet potato toast doesn’t seem cooked all the way through or hasn’t browned, you can run it through a third time. Won’t hurt it one bit. In fact, I usually toast mine three times.
  • Long pieces may stick out a bit from the toaster. That’s OK. I just flip them over in between toasting, so everything gets cooked.

Sweet potato toast -- a quick and healthy breakfast! Includes a how-to, trouble shooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideas Sweet potato toast -- a quick and healthy breakfast! Includes a how-to, trouble shooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideas

A few other sweet potato toast tips…

– I slice the entire sweet potato and keep the extra slices in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. They keep for over a week and are ready to toast straight from the fridge.

And that way, you only have to deal with slicing the sweet potato once. 👍

– You can also save any misshapen pieces or the small ends for a hash or breakfast scramble. (I hate wasting food!)

– No, the sweet potato doesn’t steam or get soggy or lose moisture in the toaster. It just cooks through and browns slightly in some areas. 👌

– No, it doesn’t taste raw or tough at all in the middle. Just soft and sweet and tender and delicious!

Sweet potato toast -- a quick and healthy breakfast! Includes a how-to, trouble shooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideas

Psst… If you love sweet potatoes like I do, check out my quick and easy maple cinnamon sweet potatoes, my bourbon sweet potato casserole and my friend Rebecca’s melting sweet potatoes.

Or if you love tasty breakfasts like me, check out my oatmeal raisin breakfast cookies and my banana bread baked oatmeal. I also want to try these gluten-free pull-apart cinnamon rolls!

Now for the toppings on your sweet potato toast. Cause it’s all about the toppings!

Sweet sweet potato toast ideas:

  • Peanut butter, banana and cinnamon (or almond butter)
  • Peanut butter and raisins 
  • Honey butter and cinnamon
  • Nutella; you can also add some fresh blueberries or strawberries or banana
  • Cream cheese and a fruit jam
  • Apple butter
  • Drizzle of maple syrup or honey; can also add cinnamon or a sprinkle of chia seeds

Savory sweet potato toast ideas: 

  • Top with a fried egg, salt and pepper; can also add chili powder or hot sauce for a little kick
  • Sliced or smashed avocado; can also add sliced tomatoes or a fried egg
  • Black beans and cheese: Run under the broiler to melt the cheese if you prefer; can also add a fried egg and/or some salsa and sliced green onions
  • Tuna or chicken salad – great for a light lunch
  • Grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil

Sweet potato toast is a quick and healthy breakfast! Includes a how-to, troubleshooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideas! Gluten-free, vegan, paleo and whole30

Sweet potato toast -- a quick and healthy breakfast that's gluten-free, vegan, paleo and whole30!

I really hope you’ll give this sweet potato toast recipe a try soon! I’d love to hear what you think and what your favorite toppings are.

Enjoy!

~ Kathryn

Check out my UPDATED VIDEO!

Yield: 4-5 pieces of toast

Sweet potato toast

Sweet potato toast -- a quick and healthy breakfast! Includes a how-to, trouble shooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideas

Sweet or savory, sweet potato toast makes for an easy, fun breakfast!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled if desired
  • Favorite toppings, such as peanut butter and banana, nutella and berries, avocado, a fried egg, etc.

Instructions

  1. Slice sweet potato into 1/4-inch long vertical slices.
  2. Turn the toaster all the way up to high and toast sweet potato slices twice. If yours isn’t fully cooked or slightly browned after two times, toast it a third time.
  3. Top with your favorite sweet or savory toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Extra uncooked sweet potato slices can be stored in the refrigerator, in a plastic bag or container, for up to 10 days.

See the post above for lots of additional tips, troubleshooting advice and topping ideas.

Lots of people are doing it now, but I think the idea originally came from Little Bits Of.

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Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 35Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Sweet potato toast is a quick and healthy breakfast! Includes a how-to, troubleshooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideas! Gluten-free, vegan, paleo and whole30

Sweet potato toast is a quick and healthy breakfast! Includes a how-to, troubleshooting tips, and lots of sweet and savory topping ideas! Gluten-free, vegan, paleo and whole30

 

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  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    August 5, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    Haha, NOOOO not you too!
    I’m so anti-trend when it comes to these things, but this one is definitely ANTI for me 😛

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 5, 2016 at 9:45 AM

      How can you not love this Rebecca?!? It’s quickly become a staple in our house!

      Reply
  2. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    August 5, 2016 at 8:27 AM

    I’ve never seen anything like this before, Kathryn! So neat! I do really love sweet potatoes and this is the perfect way to mix up breakfast or snack. Pretty much endless possibilities 🙂
    You did a great job on your video, by the way! High five!!
    Have a great weekend! xoxo

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 5, 2016 at 9:46 AM

      It’s such a fun and different breakfast – I hope you try it! Have a wonderful weekend my friend 😉

      Reply
  3. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    August 5, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    I SOOO need to try this!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 5, 2016 at 10:48 AM

      You gotta do it Tara! It’s amazing!

      Reply
  4. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    August 5, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    Looooove making sweet potato toasts. They make a great dessert with a schmear of chocolate spread.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 5, 2016 at 4:01 PM

      One of my favorite ways to top it! Except I call that breakfast… 😉

      Reply
  5. ALLIE says

    August 5, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    I am definitely going to be hopping on the sweet potato toast train after seeing these pictures.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 6, 2016 at 10:42 AM

      Yay! You will be so happy you did 🙂

      Reply
  6. Jenna @ A Savory Feast says

    August 5, 2016 at 2:46 PM

    This is so creative! I never would have thought to use sweet potato as toast. I bet it is so good toasted!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 6, 2016 at 10:42 AM

      It’s great! Gets completely cooked and tender, but has a few good browned spots – so yummy!

      Reply
  7. Lauren Grant says

    August 5, 2016 at 5:28 PM

    What a creative idea! I can’t wait to try these and experiment with toppings!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 6, 2016 at 10:43 AM

      I’m all about the toppings 😉 Hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  8. Ellen says

    August 5, 2016 at 6:05 PM

    Will it work in a toaster oven?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 6, 2016 at 10:45 AM

      Yes, I think it would work just as well in a toaster oven! You’ll just need to see how long/how many times to toast it in the oven to get the sweet potato cooked all the way through and slightly browned – will just depend on how your toaster oven cooks. Hope you try it and let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  9. Kaila @ Healthy Helper Blog says

    August 6, 2016 at 8:52 AM

    Isn’t Kelsey’s idea brilliant!?! I love that she created this! Your take on it is awesome too! Love the toppings!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 6, 2016 at 10:43 AM

      Yes, so brilliant! It’s been such a fun new breakfast – and snack – for us!

      Reply
  10. Laura says

    August 8, 2016 at 9:50 AM

    LOVE this post! So many different varieties! My 5 year old daughter saw these pics and said, “those look good!” Winner!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 8, 2016 at 6:48 PM

      Aww, yay! My own 5-year-old had the same reaction – and then wanted me to make another one for her 😉

      Reply
  11. Kelly @ Eat the Gains says

    August 11, 2016 at 3:57 PM

    I tried this back when Kelsey posted it and was blown away. Who would of thought it!? Love your idea of black beans and cheese!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      August 12, 2016 at 3:10 PM

      Right?! Such a very cool idea! And yes, I love sweet potatoes with black beans in all forms!

      Reply
  12. Amanda @ The Pretend Baker says

    September 5, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    This such a cool idea! I definitely have to try it. We went years without a toaster for some unknown reason and we’ve been obsessively toasting ever since we got one hahaha. Can’t wait to make this tomorrow morning!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      September 5, 2016 at 3:01 PM

      Haha, this is a great way to break in your toaster Amanda! Hope you love it!!

      Reply
  13. Noosa52 says

    September 7, 2016 at 11:49 PM

    I tried this and i think it works better if you turn the toaster down a fraction and cook 3 times. I found the edges were getting crispy and the centre still wet.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      September 8, 2016 at 10:58 AM

      Oh interesting… I tried turning mine down once and it didn’t cook it through or get any toasted parts at all. But all toasters are a little different – thanks so much for sharing your tip and I’m glad you found what works for you!

      Reply
      • Geralyn_D says

        June 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM

        I happened to have a cooked but overly sweet Japanese white sweet potato when I read this article. Since I wasn’t going to eat it (I thought and a shame since I had planted them in the garden lol) I sliced it up and fried in a bit of butter on the cast iron grill and wow! it tasted like French Toast! I topped a couple slices fried with some fermented bananas and gojis and even my carb addict hubby liked it.

        Reply
  14. Amy says

    September 9, 2016 at 1:25 PM

    I just tried this and had to comment before I’ve even finished eating! It worked out perfectly for me. I toasted each slice 3 times. It was completely cooked and I topped the “toast” with scrambled eggs and avocado! This will change my life!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      September 9, 2016 at 3:43 PM

      I’m so happy to hear that Amy! It’s pretty amazing, right?!

      Reply
  15. Lee Ann says

    September 11, 2016 at 2:58 PM

    I don’t have a pop up toaster. Would a toaster oven work for this? It looks delicious!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      September 12, 2016 at 9:25 AM

      Hi Lee Ann – I haven’t tried it in a toaster oven but I think that should work just fine! You may need to play with the temperature settings and decide if 2 or 3 times of toasting is right for yours. Hope you try it!

      Reply
  16. Kristina says

    September 14, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    This is a genius idea! Can’t wait to try it out

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      September 15, 2016 at 3:45 PM

      I hope you do Kristina – it’s pretty amazing!!

      Reply
  17. Joy owens says

    September 15, 2016 at 2:40 PM

    Do you slice with a knife or a cheese slicer?

    Reply
  18. Kathryn says

    September 15, 2016 at 3:46 PM

    Hi Joy, I use a knife to slice the sweet potato. Just make sure it’s sharp and watch your fingers!

    Reply
    • Sharon Beckas says

      July 31, 2017 at 1:43 PM

      I am having a real hard time slicing it. I wish you would have included in this info tips on how to slice. I am a senior and this sounds great but I cannot seem to slice it easily. Any suggestions? preheat sweet potato?

      Reply
      • Kathryn says

        July 31, 2017 at 5:35 PM

        Hi Sharon! Yes, raw sweet potatoes can be difficult to slice since they are so hard. I have trouble with squash too. My best tip is a really large, sharp knife. You could also microwave the sweet potato for 1-2 minutes to soften it a bit and make it easier to slice. I hope that helps!

        Reply
        • Sharon Beckas says

          July 31, 2017 at 5:44 PM

          Yes, that helps, I so thank you for responding and understanding.

          Reply
          • Mary-Ellen says

            February 16, 2018 at 11:44 AM

            It might help to cut or use your peeler to make a flat base to put on your cutting board. It does waste a bit of potato but it can really help with cutting.

            Reply
            • Kathryn says

              February 16, 2018 at 7:29 PM

              That’s a great tip! Makes it more stable and a little safer to cut, too. Thanks Mary Ellen!

        • Susie says

          December 2, 2017 at 9:54 AM

          Use a mandolin!

          Reply
          • Denise says

            October 28, 2020 at 5:49 PM

            Please be careful off you use a mandoline. I cut the tip of my thumb off using one & I was only slicing a zucchini. I threw it directly in the trash on my way to the ER.

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            • Kathryn Doherty says

              October 29, 2020 at 8:46 AM

              Oh my goodness, I’m sorry! Yes, mandolines are extremely sharp. Mine came with a food holder that I use to press down on whatever I’m slicing, so my hands get nowhere near the blade. But you may want to avoid one of those all together and just use a regular knife to slice your sweet potatoes (which is what I usually do).

  19. Rowena says

    September 21, 2016 at 4:51 AM

    This toast was so yummy and being gluten free was a great alternative to bread. Lovely.

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    • Kathryn says

      September 21, 2016 at 1:33 PM

      I’m so glad to hear you loved it Rowena!!

      Reply
    • Lia says

      July 13, 2019 at 7:12 PM

      I love sweet potato toast with poached egg and smashed avacodo with a little salt and a little lemon juice. It is amazing! (Little salt and little lemon juice mixed up with the smashed avacodo)
      Love it and so healthy

      Reply
  20. Pia Score says

    September 23, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    Does it not drip and juices into the toaster?

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    • Kathryn says

      September 23, 2016 at 10:31 PM

      Nope – the sweet potato slices don’t release any liquids while toasting. Hope you give it a try!

      Reply
      • Pia Score says

        September 26, 2016 at 12:20 PM

        I certainly will…. thank you!!

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  21. Emily says

    October 31, 2016 at 8:40 AM

    This is amaZing! I LOVE sweet potato and I hate when I crave some and then have to wait forever to eat it. I NEVER thought to toast it! Thank you!

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    • Kathryn says

      November 5, 2016 at 5:44 PM

      I know what you mean – I’m not a very patient person 😉 This is such a great way to have it any time!

      Reply
  22. Rosalind says

    January 1, 2017 at 1:19 PM

    Thanks for the recipe! I’m going to try this!

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    • Kathryn says

      January 1, 2017 at 8:22 PM

      Yay! I hope you love it Rosalind!

      Reply
  23. Sara says

    January 4, 2017 at 11:12 AM

    Just tried this and after toasting I pan fried it in coconut oil for a a minute or so on each side. It was delicious.

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    • Kathryn says

      January 4, 2017 at 8:30 PM

      Oh yum! That sounds like a delicious way to finish it off Sara!

      Reply
  24. Misty says

    January 10, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    I started the Whole 3o a couple of days ago and was looking for different types of things to make for breakfast. I found this on Pinterest. I made my first sweet potato toast today and topped it off with cashew butter, cinnamon, and coconut flakes. So yummy! Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea!

    Misty

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    • Kathryn says

      January 10, 2017 at 7:56 PM

      Hi Misty! So glad you loved this – isn’t it such a fun twist for breakfast?! I love your topping ideas too – YUM! Good luck with Whole 30 😊

      Reply
  25. Kathy says

    February 16, 2017 at 4:27 PM

    What do you do about the potatoes falling through the slots?

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    • Kathryn says

      February 16, 2017 at 8:15 PM

      Hi Kathy, the sweet potato is cut into large slices so I don’t think that should be an issue. I have both a stand-up toaster (as pictured above) and a toaster oven and haven’t had a problem with the sweet potato slices falling through any cracks.

      Reply
  26. Becky says

    February 28, 2017 at 7:15 PM

    Well. I tried making these in the toaster which was a BAD BAD idea! Got one slice STUCK in the bottom of the toaster, which was nearly impossible to get out. I wrestled with that toaster in a hot kitchen with various utensils for almost 30 minutes. If I had to do it again, I would have taken a screwdriver and disassembled the toaster to get it out. I am never putting anything other than bread in there again. Oh, and the rest of the sweet potato slices went under the broiler and got cooked that way.

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    • Kathryn says

      February 28, 2017 at 8:40 PM

      Oh Becky, I’m so sorry! It helps to use longer sweet potatoes (and rotate them end over end during the toasting) because I’ve had smaller ones not pop up too. Usually I just unplug the toaster and use a knife to pierce it and pull it up – I’m sorry yours got so stuck!

      Reply
  27. Marfi says

    March 1, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    oh m god oh my god! I’m so excited about trying this. This is my kind of splurge-will make it even at night when I just need a little more extra after working out and I’m still famished.

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    • Kathryn says

      March 1, 2017 at 8:35 PM

      I hope you do try it Marfi! It’s definitely addicting and would be perfect for an evening post-workout snack!

      Reply
  28. Carmen says

    March 5, 2017 at 6:35 PM

    I couldn’t get my slices to cook all the way through, even after large black splotches started to appear on the outside. They were about the same thickness that you instructed, and I poked holes and microwaved the slices that seemed thicker, so I’m not sure if it’s just me, or maybe my toaster? I’m not sure what to do differently. Any suggestions? I suppose I could bake the slices instead, since I love sweet potatoes!

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    • Kathryn says

      March 5, 2017 at 9:18 PM

      Hey Carmen! I’m sorry it didn’t work for you. When I do my slices thin enough, turn the toaster oven ALL the way to high and run it through three times, it always works. I’ve used a few different toasters, too. Maybe it’s a wattage difference between toasters? I’m especially surprised it didn’t work when you microwaved first. If you try it again and still can’t get it to work, maybe it’s a toaster issue and baking them off would be better. Good luck!

      Reply
  29. Nazuba says

    March 6, 2017 at 2:36 PM

    Hi Kathryn, I really loved this recipe and the photographs. I am an illustrator and love to paint food, so I painted the sweet potatoes and shared it in my social media with links to this page, of course. Would you mind if I put the artwork in my portfolio?
    Here is my instagram post : https://www.instagram.com/p/BRTv6O6A97_/

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    • Kathryn says

      March 6, 2017 at 4:27 PM

      Hi Nazuba, what a cool thing, to paint pictures of food! However, I own the copyrights to my photography so I can’t just let you use my images. I hope you understand.

      Reply
  30. Anne says

    March 8, 2017 at 10:57 AM

    I love your video 🙂 I would never have thought of doing this, I’m on a paleo diet and fed up of the breakfasts on offer but I love sweet potato and I can’t wait to try this. Thanks!

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    • Kathryn says

      March 9, 2017 at 12:09 PM

      Aww, thanks, and I’m so happy to hear that Anne! Definitely give this a try – it’s great for breakfast, snack, even a swap for bread at lunch time. And with so many topping choices, hopefully it won’t get boring! Would love to hear what you think! 😊

      Reply
  31. Robyn says

    April 2, 2017 at 11:08 AM

    I finally got around to trying this last night & am so glad I did! I had to toast them three times & trim of some of the blackened edges, but it was worth it. I topped mine with cream cheese & a sprinkle of stevia & cinnamon – I could have sworn it was a dessert! Thanks for such a great idea!

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    • Kathryn says

      April 2, 2017 at 1:16 PM

      I’m so glad to hear you loved it Robyn! And that sounds like a delicious topping choice! 😀

      Reply
  32. Tara says

    April 7, 2017 at 2:11 PM

    Hiii!

    Tara here, I just found your site while looking for quinoa bites…success by the way. My little in Ei’s 12 months this weekend and we’re beginning our journey into more adventurous table foods after mostly bf for this first year. So far I am super excited to try the quinoa bites, overnight oatmeal jars and the seeet potato toast…mostly for me, but I think he’ll be able to start in on all three of these even if just a little this first go round. Thank you for your beautiful and so helpful site, we’ll be trying these this eeekend and I’ll be back for more soon! Good things it’s grocery shopping day! 💗Take care and thanks again!!!

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    • Kathryn says

      April 9, 2017 at 1:53 PM

      Hi Tara! I’m so happy you found me and to hear the quinoa bites were a success! Thanks so much for sharing! And yay, I hope you find lots of other recipes to try out! It’s so fun when they start feeding themselves and picking up foods and just getting into that whole stage. Can be messy, but it’s so cute! Absolutely let me know if you ever have questions or if you want to see a recipe! I’m revamping my homemade baby food series right now (familyfoodonthetable.com/homemade-baby-food) and hoping to add a post soon on our favorite finger foods 😊 Have a great rest of the weekend!

      Reply
  33. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    June 8, 2017 at 6:08 PM

    Such a fun and creative idea. I love sweet potato.

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  34. Joseph says

    June 19, 2017 at 3:18 PM

    O M G ! ! ! ! ! !
    Sweet Potato is my staple food
    Talk about switching things UP :O
    THANK YOUUUUUUUU! 😀
    YES!
    THIS IS A W E S O M E S A U C E ! ! !

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    • Kathryn says

      June 19, 2017 at 7:32 PM

      I feel the exact same way about sweet potato toast Joseph!! So happy to hear you love it as much as I do! 😊

      Reply
  35. Amy says

    September 5, 2017 at 10:44 AM

    This might be a silly question, but do you eat the skin of the sweet potato?

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    • Kathryn says

      September 5, 2017 at 8:00 PM

      Hi Amy! I peel my sweet potato to remove the skin and then slice it, but the skin is edible! And in a thin slice like this would probably be fine. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  36. Ravintsara says

    October 29, 2017 at 8:46 PM

    How do your cut the sweet potato so easily? I’m wrestling mine… definitely not pretty and even like yours.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      October 30, 2017 at 9:00 AM

      Hi there! Sweet potatoes can be tough to cut. My best recommendation is to have a REALLY sharp, good quality knife!

      Reply
  37. Andibeth says

    December 9, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    I am finally going to do this – right now! So excited! Just peeled my potato! Fried egg on top with avocado slices – W30 breakfast – easy peasy! Thanks for the video! One question – whenever I peel a bunch of sweet potatoes to roast cubes for hash, they get brown spots on them almost immediately. You store your slices in the fridge for 10 days…..no brown splotches?

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    • Kathryn says

      December 9, 2017 at 2:05 PM

      Yay, I’m so happy to hear you love sweet potato toast too! I know what you mean about brown spots, but I don’t get any on my slices. I always peel and slice an entire sweet potato and just put the extra raw slices in a ziploc bag and stick it in the refrigerator and it’s good to go. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  38. Laura says

    February 20, 2018 at 6:53 AM

    I love sweet potato. Great way to get it hot and as many times a week or a day as I want.

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    • Kathryn says

      February 20, 2018 at 3:51 PM

      Absolutely! And so many ways to change it up!

      Reply
  39. Tootie says

    March 15, 2018 at 11:33 AM

    Hi! How do you get the sweet potatoes so thinly sliced? Is it just a good eye and steady hand or is there a tool for it?
    I’m so bad at cutting things…

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    • Kathryn says

      March 15, 2018 at 11:56 AM

      Hi there! Sweet potatoes can be tough to cut. A really sharp knife helps a LOT. (And don’t be scared of it – sharp knives are actually much safer than dull ones.) Also, a trick I sometimes use with squash, such as spaghetti squash, is to microwave it for a few minutes first, before trying to cut it. It softens just a little and helps the knife slice it better, so you could try that as well. Hope that helps!

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  40. Linda says

    March 19, 2018 at 3:29 PM

    I tried this for the first time today. My Husband and I made our lunch at the same time. I topped one of my ‘toast’ slices with PB and Nanna, and the other with the left over tuna from his sandwich. I am so in love! this was awesome. My GenX husband is… perplexed by my “Millennial toast”. He refused to try it. He doesn’t know what he’s missing. Poor him.

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    • Kathryn says

      March 19, 2018 at 7:17 PM

      Poor him but more for you! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it Linda! Sounds like a delicious lunch!

      Reply
  41. Kerry says

    April 25, 2018 at 8:46 AM

    I cut mine with my mandalin and it worked perfectly! Perfect slices. Saves fingers! 😉

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    • Kathryn says

      April 25, 2018 at 7:19 PM

      Yes, a mandolin works great for slicing a sweet potato into toast! Now if I could just get mine back from whoever borrowed it… 😉

      Reply
  42. Corinne Georges says

    May 21, 2018 at 2:53 PM

    hi! I’m confused about the nutella spread on the sweet potato toast? Doesn’t the 30 for 30 say not to eat anything with added sugar i.e nutella?

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    • Kathryn says

      May 21, 2018 at 3:13 PM

      Hi Corinne, if you are following a specific diet or dietary plan, you’ll need to choose your desired toppings for the sweet potato toast accordingly. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  43. Debbi says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:52 AM

    Love the sweet potato toast too! I am not fond of the peel though. You mentioned you don’t either…Do you peel it off after cooking in toaster or before?
    Thanks in advance for your tips!
    Deb

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    • Kathryn says

      June 26, 2018 at 12:34 PM

      Yes, so I peel the whole sweet potato and then cut it into slices. I use 1-2 and then put the rest in a plastic bag in the fridge for using later in the week. They keep great!

      Reply
  44. Lia says

    July 13, 2019 at 7:10 PM

    I love sweet potato toast with poached egg and smashed avacodo with a little salt and a little lemon juice. It is amazing! (Little salt and little lemon juice mixed up with the smashed avacodo)
    Love it and so healthy

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      July 15, 2019 at 7:11 AM

      YUM! That sounds like a delicious way to make sweet potato toast! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  45. Pat says

    August 28, 2020 at 1:49 PM

    I have to tell you I was so skeptical about this, but I tried it and now have a new love! Followed your directions and ended up eating the entire sweet potato slice by slice. I tried the cream cheese and strawberry jam first and loved it. Then the avocado and adored that. I plan on going through all your suggestions. Every morning will be a new adventure. I made my husband try it (he is not adventurous at all) and he also was surprised and gave a thumbs up. Only suggestion is if you have a mandolin, that is way easier to slice the potato evenly. Thank you so much for sharing.

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    • Kathryn Doherty says

      August 31, 2020 at 3:44 PM

      Oh yay, I’m so glad you gave it a try and loved it! So happy to hear it! 😊

      Reply

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