Sweet Potato Toast w/ Avocado | 21 Day Fix Approved

Ditch the bread and level up your avocado experience with this sweet potato toast. Hands down this is one of the most clever recipes on my blog because it's such a flavorful, healthy spin on a traditional comfort food. This recipe is ideal for Whole30 and paleo diets and fits well into the Ultimate Portion Fix (aka 21 Day Fix) Meal Plan.

Is Sweet Potato Healthier than Bread?

OMG, yes! A whole food is always superior to a processed food, and bread is highly processed. Most breads also contain gluten, which can be highly allergenic for many people. I do my best to stay clear of bread these days, but this sweet potato toast is the perfect substitution.

Why make sweet potato toast?

Why not? It's not only healthy and full of fiber, it's also packed with flavor. I love sweet potato toast because it's a whole food and the perfect vessel for enjoying some mashed avocado with a little salt, pepper and even a hard boiled egg.

Honestly, the topping possibilities for sweet potato toast are endless and you make a batch ahead of time and heat it up before using all week long.

Have I convinced you yet? Let's make some toast!

Wait, is Sweet Potato Toast Low Carb?

Nope, but it is carb smart. That means, a 3 ounce slice of sweet potato (toasted or otherwise) is only 77 calories, 15 grams of NET carbs and almost two grams of protein.

So while not low carb, sweet potatoes are a healthy carb (in moderation) and they are higher fiber than white potatoes. They are also a good source of calcium and vitamin A.

So is it keto?

Nope. Not even a little bit.

How to make Sweet Potato Toast

1. First, start out by cleaning your sweet potatoes well, then cut them lengthwise into  1/3 inch thick slices. You don't want to go too thin as they won't hold their shape and you don't want to make them too thick or they will be hard to cook through.
2. Spray the sweet potato toast slices with a little olive oil or avocado oil spray before cooking and season with salt and pepper if you like.
3. See the cooking options below for next steps...

Toaster Oven Method

• Pop the potato slides in the oven and cook (on the toast setting) until slightly brown and still a little firm. If you over cook, they will turn to mush.
• Once cooked, take them out and let them cool on a plate before dressing them out.

Air Fryer Method

• Spray the air fryer base with non-stick spray and add your toast pieces, ensuring they don't overlap.
• Air fry on 400 for 7 to 8 minutes, then flip them and cook for another 7 minutes or until golden brown. Don't overcook!

How to Store Sweet Potato Toast

Once you've made your toast, you can simply store it in the fridge in a container. If possible, stand the toast up on it's side (rather than stacking one on top of the other) so that it doesn't get smooshy.

Can you freeze it?

Sure! I would recommend freezing it in small batches so you can snag a single serving (one or two pieces) and enjoy it when you want to. It will last in the freezer for about 3 months.

Sweet Potato Toast Toppings

Oh, this is the fun part! Here's a little brainstorm of ideas...

• Cottage cheese and blueberries
• Feta cheese and caramelized onions (<-personal fav)
• Scrambled eggs and fresh basil
• Fried egg and Tabasco
• Butter and cinnamon
• Smashed avocado and cherry tomato's
• Turkey bacon and cheddar cheese
• Superfood nut butter and a sprinkle of Everything but the Bagel spice.

Honestly, the possibilities are endless. Personally, I like to keep it simple with just a little avocado and egg. I typically have this after a weight lifting workout as that's the time when your body is most receptive to carbs. There's a 60 minute window post-workout where your body is looking to replenish it's glucose stores and sweet potato is the perfect carb source because it's a simple, whole food (that's also damn delicious).

Macros for Sweet Potato Toast

• A 3 ounce slice of sweet potato is 77 cals, 1.7 g protein, 17.6g carbs, 2.8g fiber, .1g fat.

Are you on the 21 Day Fix or Ultimate Portion Fix Meal Plan?

• Two slices of 3 ounce sweet potato toast is one yellow.

Curious what the Ultimate Portion Fix (a.k.a. the 21 Day Fix Meal Plan) is? Click here to learn more.

Want more Air Fryer Recipes?

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