6-Ingredient Sweet Potato Pomegranate Toast

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Sweet potatoes are a total staple in my pantry. Staying true to their name, they have the power to satisfy even the sweetest of cravings. But, these versatile spuds are also the perfect companion for a spicy kick. Whether covered in paprika or layers of butter and cinnamon, the end result is always mouthwatering sweet and savory goodness.

My absolute favorite way to eat this all-star root vegetable is with my morning coffee. When I kicked my after dinner brownie habit to the curb I began waking up to an aching sweet tooth. Shortly after, the sweet potato soon became my breakfast bff. Plus, sweet potatoes offer a laundry list of health benefits including:

1. A high fiber content that helps support healthy digestion and a strong gut.

2. Loads of potassium to help balance the body’s sodium levels and lower your blood pressure keeping your heart healthy.

3. Free radical prevention through their rich antioxidants

4. Root veggies are rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C which helps everything from eyesight to fertility and can even help fight cancer cells.

My sweet potato love letter could go on and on, clearly. But, you get the point. So grab a sharp knife and follow the recipe below for a sweet start to your day that’s also gluten-free, vegan, and keto. Bonus!

Sweet Potato Pomegranate Toast

Ingredients:

• 1 sweet potato

• 1/2 tbsp Olive oil

• Salt

• Pomegranate seeds

• Almond butter ( I love the freshly ground butter at my local market)

• Cinnamon

Recipe:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. Scrub your spud clean and pop it in the Microwave for 45 seconds to soften slightly.

3. Slice 1 sweet potato in half length wise and then slice each half lengthwise to equal four 1/4 inch slices. They should resemble toast.

4. Toss the 4 slices in enough olive oil to coat potatoes in a small to medium bowl + sprinkle both sides of each slice with pink Himalayan salt.

5. Place the slices on a roasting pan and pop them into the oven for 20 minutes flipping 1x halfway through.

6. Top your toast with almond butter, cinnamon and pomegranate seeds. you can even drizzle with honey. Enjoy!

Let your leftover sweet potato toast slices cool and store in the fridge for a quick an easy breakfast. Pop 2 slices of the sweet potato into the toaster to crisp up the pre-baked toast for a sweet start to you morning.

Abundantly,

BE.