A colorful, high-protein twist on avocado toast using roasted sweet potato slices instead of bread. The image also shows cottage cheese, avocado, fresh herbs, chili flakes, and a drizzle of honey/hot honey. Sweet-potato toast is commonly prepared by slicing the potato lengthwise and roasting or toasting until tender and crisp.
Ingredients — Serves 4
Sweet Potato Toast
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp honey or hot honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of sea salt
Optional
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- Fresh cilantro or dill
- Crushed pistachios or pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes. Slice them lengthwise into slabs about ¼ inch thick.
- Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender inside and browned around the edges. Similar sweet-potato toast recipes use thin slices and roast until fork-tender.
- Prepare the topping: Mix cottage cheese with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Spread a generous layer of cottage cheese over each warm sweet-potato slice.
- Add sliced avocado on top.
- Sprinkle generously with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Finish with a light drizzle of honey or hot honey.
- Serve immediately while the sweet potato is warm and crisp.
Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15–20 minutes
- Total: 25–30 minutes
- Servings: 4
Approx. Nutrition Per Serving
Nutrition depends heavily on the size of the sweet potatoes, amount of cottage cheese, avocado, and honey. A reasonable estimate for the version above is:
- Calories: ~300–350 kcal
- Protein: ~12–15 g
- Carbohydrates: ~40–45 g
- Fat: ~12–15 g
- Fiber: ~7–9 g
- Sugar: ~10–14 g
- Sodium: ~350–500 mg
For comparison, published sweet-potato avocado toast recipes range from about 236 calories per serving for sweet potato + avocado alone to around 420 calories for a larger avocado-toast serving.
Cottage cheese increases the protein considerably; recipes using cottage cheese with avocado toast report roughly 11–26 g protein per serving, depending on the bread and quantities.
Tips
- For crispier toast: Slice the sweet potato thinner and roast until the edges are deeply browned.
- For more protein: Increase the cottage cheese or serve with eggs.
- For a spicy version: Use hot honey plus extra chili flakes.
- For a Mediterranean flavor: Add lemon zest, parsley, oregano, and a little extra-virgin olive oil.
- For dairy-free: Replace cottage cheese with hummus or mashed white beans.
- Avocado is best added just before serving because it can brown and lose freshness when stored.
Q&A
Q: Can I use an air fryer?
Yes. Air-fry the sweet-potato slices at around 400°F (200°C) until tender and browned, checking frequently because cooking time varies with thickness and the air fryer.
Q: Can I make this without bread?
Yes—the sweet potato itself is the “toast.” This is one of the main ideas behind sweet-potato avocado toast recipes.
Q: Can I use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese?
Yes. Greek yogurt gives a tangier, smoother topping, while cottage cheese provides a thicker texture and more protein.
Q: Is this good for breakfast?
Yes. It works well as breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch.
Q: Can I prepare it ahead?
You can roast the sweet-potato slices ahead of time and refrigerate them. Reheat until warm and crisp, then add the cottage cheese and avocado just before serving.
Q: Can I make it more filling?
Yes. Add a fried or poached egg, or serve it with additional cottage cheese. A cottage-cheese and avocado combination is commonly used to increase the protein content of avocado toast.
Q: What can I use instead of honey?
Use hot honey, maple syrup, or simply omit it for a more savory version.