So I’m a little late on the sweet potato toast trend…but let me tell you, it’s worth the hype! Whether you’re following the Autoimmune Protocol, Whole 30 diet or just trying to cut back on processed foods, sweet potatoes make a great bread alternative. As a bonus, you’ll also be getting added nutrition with your breakfast!
Sweet potatoes are a great source of fibre, antioxidants and beta-carotene – which gets converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is important for our hair, skin, nails, eyes and bones, and plays a key role in immune system function. Combine that with all the healthy toppings and you’ve got yourself a nutrient-dense breakfast or afternoon snack.
I’m sharing 3 AIP-compliant varieties below using my new favourite superfood – tigernuts. You can find the recipe for my Nut-Free Tigernut Butter in my last post or in the recipe index. You also have a choice between avocado toast with radishes and nutritional yeast or a sweeter option with coconut butter, figs and raw honey. Feel free to add on protein such as eggs (if tolerated), wild smoked salmon or nitrite-free bacon to make it more of a substantial meal.
- 1 large sweet potato (or 2 medium)
- ½ avocado
- 1 red radish
- Juice of 1 lemon wedge
- Pinch of himalayan salt
- Pinch of nutritional yeast (optional)
- ½ banana, sliced
- 1-2 tbsp tigernut butter
- Drizzle of raw honey (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- 1 turkish fig, sliced (or fruit bliss)
- 1 tbsp coconut butter
- Coconut flakes (optional)
- Drizzle of raw honey (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Bake sweet potato for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cut into ¼" slices (lengthwise).
- Pop into toaster on the highest setting. Rotate and repeat until the outside is slightly browned and crispy.
- Add your favourite toppings and serve!
What you you guys think of this food trend? Have you ever tried sweet potato toast? Share your thoughts and your favourite toppings in the comments below. If you give this recipe try, don’t forget to tag your photos on Instagram with #wholeheartnutrition so I can see them!
Have a great weekend,
Gillian
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