Healthy Potato or Sweet Potato Breakfast “Toasts”

Sliced potatoes or sweet potatoes can be a satisfying base for breakfast toppings as an alternative to toast. It’s a naturally gluten-free and grain-free option, and you can also enjoy it if you simply want a change from your usual slice of toast. Potatoes offer a more traditional breakfast option, while sweet potatoes are sweeter and higher in beta-carotene. 

To make your breakfast “toasts,” just roast potato or sweet potato slices or wedges. Select a source of protein and a fruit or vegetable for a balanced breakfast. Optional add-ons include healthy fats like avocado or nuts, herbs like cilantro or parsley, and garnishes like lemon juice, a dash of cinnamon, or chopped chives. 

Toppings for Potato or Sweet Potato Breakfast “Toasts”

Choose your favorite toppings, or try any of these combinations. The suggested quantities are per serving.

• Scrambled egg using cooking spray with spinach and 1 ounce of low-fat swiss or cheddar cheese
• 1 medium apple, sliced and cooked with 1-2 tablespoons of water and cinnamon, plus 2 tablespoons of peanuts or walnuts
• ½ cup of cottage cheese and ¾ cup of sliced peaches or berries
• 1 medium pear, sliced and raw or cooked, with 1 ounce of blue cheese and optional arugula leaves
• Sliced hard-boiled egg with lettuce and tomato, plus ⅓ sliced avocado
• 2 ounces of meatless breakfast sausage or turkey breakfast sausage cooked with chopped spinach leaves and optional 1 ounce of parmesan cheese
• 5-6 ounces of non-fat Greek yogurt with ¾ cup of blueberries or sliced strawberries and 1-2 tablespoons of nuts or seeds

Recipe for Potato or Sweet Potato Breakfast “Toasts”

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients: 

• 4 medium potatoes or sweet potatoes, about 5 ounces each
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slice the potatoes or sweet potatoes lengthwise into slices about ⅛-inch thick. Try to make the slices a consistent thickness so they cook more evenly. 
2. In a bowl, toss the slices with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste to coat. 
3. Place the potato or sweet potato slices onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked, flipping halfway to cook evenly. 
4. Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition information per serving (egg, spinach, and cheese variation): 420 calories; 17 grams of fat; 5 grams of saturated fat; 215 mg cholesterol; 400 mg of sodium; 49 grams of carbohydrates; 16 grams of sugars; 7 grams of fiber; 23 grams of protein

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