Healthy Breakfast Toast
Once you try my healthy toast ideas, you'll never underestimate the humble slice of toast again! It’s the perfect canvas for all kinds of spreads and toppings, with countless delicious variations. Whether you like it sweet or savory, I’ve got 20 different types of toast for breakfast to kickstart your day.
Servings: 1
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
- 1 slice whole grain bread or bread of choice including: Texas toast, brioche, English muffins, oatmeal bread, sliced baguettes, rye bread, sourdough bread, gluten-free bread, bagels or vegan bagels
- Spread or protein of your choice including: peanut butter, any nut or seed butter, cottage cheese, cream cheese, jam or jelly, smashed avocado or guacamole, hummus, Nutella, ricotta, pesto, chutneys, cheese slices or soft cheeses, fried eggs, etc.
- Sliced or diced fruits including: berries, apples, pears, grapes, banana, peach, apricot, figs, or other favorite fruits
- Vegetables and/or leafy greens including: cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, peppers, shredded carrots, arugula, baby spinach, romaine, or other favorites
- Sprinkle of toppings including: chia seeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, ground flaxseed, pepitas, nuts, coconut, dried fruits, granola, cacao nibs
- Seasonings of choice including: salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh herbs, spices, salsa, pico de gallo, honey, lemon or lime juice
Instructions
- Toast bread until lightly golden brown.
- Add spread and/or protein of your choice.
- Add toppings of choice (fruits, veggies, etc.)
- Finish with seasonings and serve!
Notes
- Toast Bread Well: Start off with well toasted bread. Trust me, the right level of toasting makes all the difference. It gives you a perfect, sturdy base so your toppings don’t turn everything into a soggy mess. No one likes mushy toast!
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Whether it’s a perfectly ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, or crisp cucumbers, I always use fresh ingredients. It’s amazing how much of a difference it can make in flavor and texture.
- Timing Is Everything: Toast is best enjoyed immediately and it’s quick to make. For best taste and texture, I toast and top my bread right before I plan on eating it.
- Oven Toasting: If you’re making toast for the whole family or your slices are too thick for the toaster, try toasting bread in the oven. It’s super easy, and you can do several slices at once without worrying about them burning.
- Get Creative: The best part about all of my healthy breakfast toast ideas is how versatile they are. Mix and match different spreads, toppings, and flavors.
- Boost Protein: If you want to add a higher amount of protein, I recommend using toppings like eggs, vegan tofu scrambles, and cottage cheese.
- Note: Nutritional information only includes the toast, not any toppings or spreads.
Nutrition
Serving: 1toast | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g