Sweet potato avocado toast ditches the bread and delivers fiber, potassium, and natural goodness in every crisp, colorful slice. Each one turns golden with caramelized edges, adding just enough sweetness to balance creamy avocado and bold seasoning. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, post-workout bites, or saving yourself from a late-night fridge mistake.
This healthy avocado toast recipe with sweet potatoes is packed with fiber, healthy fats, slow-digesting carbs, and essential minerals like potassium and magnesium, making it a nutrient-dense option that actually keeps you full. I’d seen Whole30 Sweet Potato Avocado Toast pop up a few times and finally made it on a whim one day, and now it’s something I genuinely look forward to making again and again, because it’s quick, nourishing, and just downright tasty.
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❤️ Why you will love this recipe
- Bye-bye bread: Sweet potato slices take the spotlight with zero gluten and plenty of nutrients.
- Naturally flavorful: Each bite combines sweet, creamy, salty, and crunchy in one perfect mouthful.
- Super versatile: Top it with eggs, radishes, sprouts, or whatever’s in your fridge.
- Meal-prep friendly: Slice and roast your sweet potatoes ahead of time for quick assembly later.
- Nutrient-packed: Full of fiber, healthy fats, and essential minerals like potassium.
- Colorful & fun: Makes a bright, cheerful combo you’ll actually want to eat.
🗝️ Key ingredients & substitutions
- Sweet potato slices: These are the base instead of bread. Look for medium to large sweet potatoes, cut into even ¼-inch slices. No swaps here, it’s kind of the whole point.
- Avocado: Creamy, rich, and full of healthy fats. A large ripe avocado works best. If you’re out, hummus or smashed banana (yes, really) can step in for different flavor vibes.
- Everything bagel seasoning: Adds crunch, salt, and a little oniony punch. Feel free to swap in chili flakes, flaky salt, or any seasoning blend you love.
- Olive oil or cooking spray (optional): Helps the sweet potato slices crisp up in the toaster oven or air fryer. You can skip it, but the edges won’t get quite as caramelized.
🥣 How to make sweet potato avocado toast
- Slice the sweet potato: Cut one medium to large sweet potato into long, even ¼-inch planks. Try to keep the thickness consistent so they cook evenly.
- Cook in the air fryer or toaster oven: Arrange the slices in a single layer and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway. You’re looking for golden, slightly crisp edges. You can also pop them in a toaster oven if that’s more convenient. I’ve tried a normal toaster before but the sweet potatoes didn’t cook well and ended up getting stuck in the toaster.
- Scoop the avocado: While the sweet potato is cooking, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Add seasoning: Sprinkle in your everything bagel seasoning (or a mix of your choice), plus a little lemon or lime juice if you like.
- Mash it up: Use a fork to mash the avocado until creamy with some chunks left for texture.
- Top the sweet potato: Once cooked, use tongs to move the slices to a plate or board, then spread the avocado mash right on top.
- Serve and enjoy: Eat them as-is, or finish with extras like sesame seeds, microgreens, or a drizzle of olive oil.
🪄 Recipe notes & tips
- Slice size: Try to keep sweet potato slices around ¼ inch thick so they cook evenly without burning or going floppy.
- Toaster oven vs air fryer: Both work! The air fryer gives crispier edges, but a toaster oven gets the job done if that’s what you’ve got. I would advise against a regular upright toaster – my sweet potatoes got stuck and didn’t cook well.
- Season: Even a pinch of salt or a quick shake of bagel seasoning makes a big difference in flavor.
- Ripe avocados: Underripe ones are hard to mash and taste bland. You want soft but not mushy.
- Make it your own: Use this as a base and customize the toppings with whatever you’re craving or need to use up.
- Serve fresh: These are best when the sweet potato is warm and the avocado is just mashed – don’t let them sit too long or the textures will fade.
🫙 Storage instructions
- Sweet potato slices: Store cooked slices in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the toaster or air fryer to bring back the edges.
- Avocado mixture: Keep it in a sealed container with the seed from the avocado, and/or a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to slow browning. Best used within 1-2 days.
- Don’t assemble in advance: Keep the sweet potato and avocado separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
- Meal prep tip: Slice and roast a batch of sweet potatoes ahead of time so you’re always halfway there.
✨ Variations
- Egg: Add a poached, fried, or sunny-side-up egg for protein and a creamy yolk moment.
- Add crunch: Top with sliced radishes, toasted seeds, or microgreens for extra bite and texture.
- Spicy: Sprinkle red pepper flakes or drizzle with sriracha for a little heat.
- Cheesy version: Crumble feta or goat cheese on top for a salty, creamy upgrade.
- Green boost: Mix chopped fresh cilantro or sprouts into your avocado mash for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Other seasonings: Skip the everything bagel and try za’atar, dukkah, taco seasoning, or just a sprinkle of flaky salt and cracked pepper to mix things up.
- Citrus squeeze: A little lime or lemon juice brightens the avocado, and helps keep it from browning.
🍽️ What to serve with sweet potato avocado toast
- Protein options: Serve with Air Fryer Hard Boiled Eggs, Keto Sushi Stack, smoked salmon, or a handful of roasted chickpeas.
- Fresh sides: Pair with Gluten Free Italian Pasta Salad, Pickled Beet Salad, a crisp cucumber salad, pickled veggies, or cherry tomatoes tossed with olive oil.
- Soups & stews: Goes great with Lentil Soup with Ham, tomato basil soup, or a light vegetable broth.
- Sweet pairings: Try it alongside a fruit salad, Greek yogurt with honey, or a few slices of melon.
- Drinks: Pair with a matcha latte, fresh green juice, sparkling water with lime, or a Cucumber Cooler Mocktail.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can I freeze sweet potato slices for later?
Yes! Once they’re cooked and cooled, freeze them flat, then reheat in the toaster or air fryer when you’re ready to eat.
Is this sweet potato avocado toast gluten-free?
It is! Since there’s no bread involved, it’s naturally gluten-free – just double-check your toppings if you’re adding extras.
Is this an easy avocado toast recipe for beginners?
Totally. The steps are simple, the ingredients are minimal, and it makes a quick avocado snack that feels way fancier than it is.
😋 More sweet potato & avocado toast recipes
- Microwave Sweet Potato
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Toast
- Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer
- Bruschetta Without Bread (Keto, Paleo, Vegan)
- Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
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📖 Recipe
Sweet Potato Avocado Toast Recipe
Sweet potato avocado toast ditches the bread and delivers fiber, potassium, and natural goodness in every crisp, colorful slice. Each one turns golden with caramelized edges, bringing a gentle sweetness that plays perfectly against creamy avocado, sharp seasoning, and savory toppings that keep every bite interesting. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, post-workout refuels, or those late-night fridge raids when you're seconds from making a bad decision and need something to save you from yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato sliced into ¼ inch, long slices
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning or seasoning of choice
Instructions
- Begin by toasting the sweet potato slices either in a toaster oven or air fryer at 200°C/400°F for 8-10 minutes, checking half way through.1 sweet potato
- While the sweet potato is cooking, mash the avocado flesh in a bowl with a fork.1 avocado
- Mix in the seasoning, taste and adjust as needed.1/2 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- When the sweet potatoes are cooked, place them on a plate (using tongs), spread the avocado mash evenly on them, and enjoy!
Notes
- Slice size: Try to keep sweet potato slices around ¼ inch thick so they cook evenly without burning or going floppy.
- Toaster oven vs air fryer: Both work! The air fryer gives crispier edges, but a toaster oven gets the job done if that’s what you’ve got. I would advise against a regular upright toaster – my sweet potatoes got stuck and didn’t cook well.
- Season: Even a pinch of salt or a quick shake of bagel seasoning makes a big difference in flavor.
- Ripe avocados: Underripe ones are hard to mash and taste bland. You want soft but not mushy.
- Make it your own: Use this as a base and customize the toppings with whatever you’re craving or need to use up.
- Serve fresh: These are best when the sweet potato is warm and the avocado is just mashed – don’t let them sit too long or the textures will fade.
Storage instructions
- Sweet potato slices: Store cooked slices in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the toaster or air fryer to bring back the edges.
- Avocado mixture: Keep it in a sealed container with the seed from the avocado, and/or a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to slow browning. Best used within 1-2 days.
- Don’t assemble in advance: Keep the sweet potato and avocado separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
- Meal prep tip: Slice and roast a batch of sweet potatoes ahead of time so you’re always halfway there.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 266mgPotassium: 868mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 16178IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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