Apparently Sweet Potato Toast is a Thing; Mandy James Tries It

I love sweet potatoes; I also happen to love toast, but unfortunately I don't eat a lot of toast these days because there's just too many dang carbs. Then, while searching for new and exciting ways to make chicken, I saw this headline: "So Sweet Potato Toast is a Thing Now" and I thought, huh? Sweet potato toast? Naah, no way this could be good; I'd much rather have my sweet potatoes baked or fried, but I did some further digging and people are loving this sweet potato toast.

Sweet Potato toast with all the fixins! This was the result of that meal prepping last week and I've already made a more savory version since. Although all of these were amazing, the grapefruit, coconut, + pomegranate seed topped sweet potato toast was the surprising winner! What should I top it with next time?!?!

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So this actually worked! Sweet potato toast. Simply cut some thin slices and toast on high (2times in the toaster) I topped mine with avocado, tomato, chickpeas lime and corriander. #sweetpotato #sweetpotatotoast #avocado #goodness #guacamole #food #healthy #chickpeas #lunchideas #foodie

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When you want fruit & nut butter but apples just won't cut it! Enter… Layered sweet potato "toasts" filled with simple deliciousness. Raspberries & almond butter. My favorite kind of "sandwich". Here is the recipe to make the sweet potato toasts . Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet. Slice sweet potato into 1/4" an inch slices ( I use a mandolin slicer). Coat both sides of sweet potato with oil and lightly sprinkle with salt. Cook for approx. 30 minutes (Flip after 20 minutes) set oven to broil and continue to cook for one minute on each side, until toasty! Keep an eye on them because they can burn easily, and every oven is different ;)

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When I got home from the gym I immediately had to try it. I didn't have the best luck with my toaster (it's old and cheap) but I had some success with making the toast in the oven; check it out.

Intrigued? Try it for yourself. It really is delicious.

1. Cut your sweet potato into thin pieces; about 1/4 of an inch.

You can see where I took a bite out of the one I tried in the toaster. Ha.

2. Place them in a covered baking pan and spray with oil and salt.

3. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes; flip the potatoes after 20.

4. Add your favorite topping.

Now that you've got your sweet potato toast, it's time to wash it down with the Pink Drink from Starbucks.

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