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Just when you thought there couldn’t be another way to prepare this super, healthy vitamin A-packed sweet potato toast, sometimes going back to classics is better. Plus, they’re S-I-M-P-L-E.
PBJ Sweet Potato Toasts
Today’s sweet potato toast idea is the result of my brain saying “I want a PB & J fix!” and me knowing that going for the peanut butter tub with a spoon on hand is always a bad idea.
Instead of processed grains and empty calories from regular bread, I (you) get a healthy dose of vitamin A, fiber, and complex carbs for long-lasting energy. Plus, sweet potato toast tastes amazing with basically everything!
Naturally, sweet potatoes are gluten-free and they’re Whole 30 friendly, which is why you’ll find them on the breakfast menu in the Family Kickstart Program, a 4-week meal plan centered around whole foods so you and your family can ditch the sugar, processed grains, and still enjoy mealtime.
Ingredients
Three simple ingredients are everything you need to make this nutritious and tasty breakfast come true:
- Sweet potatoes: the star of this recipe. We will slice them into ¼-inch slabs.
- Peanut butter: use your favorite!
- Strawberry jelly or preserves: if you want to make everything on your own, try my Quick Chia Seed Jam recipe!
How to Slice Sweet Potato Toasts
Yes, this might sound basic but there is a wrong and right way to do this step. Carefully cut the round surface of the sweet potato so it will sit flat, then slice. This cuts down the chances of any accidents happening (see what I did there). If you have a mandolin, even better!
How to Make Sweet Potato Toast
With this sweet potato toast, you get extra nutrition and it is as easy as making the bread one. In 5 minutes, it’s ready to serve with your favorite toppings. Check how quick it is to make:
- Prep the sweet potatoes
You can use a large knife or a mandolin to turn sweet potatoes into ¼-inch slabs. - Toast
Place the sweet potatoes in the toaster oven or the regular toaster until they are lightly browned and fork-tender in the center. - Enjoy!
Spread peanut butter and jelly, and enjoy!
In case you’ve never made sweet potato toast before, watch this quick video to see how easy it is to make.
More Sweet Potato Toast Toppings
If you plan to serve this to your family, the bright orange color and tender texture won’t fool anyone so I wouldn’t try to sneak this swap for your family’s regular morning toast. Go ahead, be up front and let them top it to their tastes. The PB & J combo will win them over. Other delicious toppings you can add are:
- Sliced fruits, like banana or strawberries
- Chia or pumpkin seeds
- Chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds
- Granola
- Chocolate chips
- Shredded coconut
More Paleo Breakfast Ideas
This sweet potato toast is just one of the many delicious breakfasts you can enjoy when you’re doing paleo or want a grain-free meal packed with nutrition. If veggies for breakfast are your thing, try this epic Butternut Squash Hash or this Savory Oatmeal Bowl with Vegetables.
Another winning paleo breakfast idea is these Cassava Flour Pancakes that taste as great as the classic and have that fluffy texture we all love.
Sweet Potato Toast with Peanut Butter & Jelly
Watch how it’s made:
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup strawberry jelly or preserves
Instructions
Slice:
- On a large cutting board, trim the sweet potato ends. Slice the sweet potato lengthwise into ¼-inch slabs using a large knife, about 4 slices per potato.
Toast:
- Place the sweet potatoes in the toaster oven and toast until the potatoes are lightly browned and fork tender in the center. In a regular toaster, toast standing up, for 2 toast cycles.
Serve:
- Once sweet potatoes are cooked through and toasted spread the peanut butter followed by the strawberry jelly over each sweet potato slice.
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