February 14, 2018
by Hy-Vee Dietitian

Loaded Sweet Potato Toasts

Check it out: You can make sweet potatoes in the toaster!

 TIP: To get the most nutrients from your sweet potato toasts, add a little fat, such as peanut butter or almond butter. This will help your body better absorb all the beta-carotene found in sweet potatoes.

FUN FACT: In addition to beta-carotene and vitamin C, sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin B-6, which helps keep your brain and nervous system healthy.​

ALL YOU NEED:

  • 1 small sweet potato, scrubbed
  • desired toppings

ALL YOU DO:

  1. Cut sweet potato lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices with a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. (ask an adult for help)
  2. Toast sweet potato slices in a traditional toaster on high setting until light brown.
  3. Top with desired toppings.

Suggested Toppings:

  • BANANA-GRANOLA: almond butter + banana slices + granol
  • ZESTY AVOCADO: salsa + avocado slices + pepper + cilantro
  • BACON AND CHEESE: turkey bacon slice + reduced-fat shredded cheese
  • MIXED BERRY: almond butter + blueberries + strawberry slices + pistachios
  • APPLELICIOUS: almond butter + apple slices + cinnamon
  • PIZZA STYLE: tomato slices + extra thin provolone cheese slices + salt and pepper

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