I ate toast every single morning for a good two years. Seriously.
Sometimes I would switch it up with some oats or a smoothie but I started my day with a sprouted bagel or two slices of sprouted bread toast for two years. It was also when I worked in a bakery so there was a) lots of bread, b) I ate/slept/dreamt bread, c) it was easy and d) it was delicious!
I’m getting back into my toast routine but I’m stepping up the topping ideas to add some more fun – and NUTRITION – to your typical toast.
Get your toasters ready…
Avocado has to be one of my favorite toppings for toast. A touch of mayo, or a slice of cheese adds a lot, but it’s also delicious on its own. Sprinkle with some high-quality salt (It seriously makes a big difference, I love maldon) and some red pepper flakes if you want a little heat.
Protein-rich greek yogurt gets a sweet drizzle of sweet honey for a delicious and creamy breakfast. Your morning yogurt is now a full meal.
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This is a standard breakfast/lunch/dinner meal. Topping toast with a fried egg is a natural choice and for good reason. Spread with a pat of butter or coconut oil if desired, or simply leave the yolk runny for ultimate dipping.
Mozzarella + Tomato may be a little out of the ordinary for breakfast, but why not? A drizzle of olive oil + a sprinkling of salt + pepper is all this toast needs but if you want a little more flavor, add some high-quality balsamic vinegar. It also makes a perfect lunch.
Peanut Butter is always a good idea on toast. And it is what I always topped mine with for those two years. Adding bananas + honey is icing on the “toast” cake in my opinion.
Vegetable Cream Cheese (I couldn’t find one that I liked, so I made my own!) + sprouts is one of those meals that is almost too good to be true. You could also top with some sliced cucumber.
Ricotta Cheese + Preserves feels like such a treat on a weekday morning. I like it topped with preserves, but you could also go a savory route and top with a drizzle of olive oil + salt + pepper. Apricot or orange flavors are perfect, but really, anything will work.
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I hope I’ve given you some inspiration to mix up your toast. What do you top your toast with?Â
Mellissa
I eat the same thing most days too but really should have more toast, I love it! Especially with eggs.
allie@sweetpotatobites
Ricotta and jam is one of my favorite ways to eat toast too – or I used to do cream cheese and jam.
I’ve never tried avocado toast before. I really need to get on it!
Emily
I used to do cream cheese + jam too! Always on english muffins, I need to bring that back.
sarah k @ the pajama chef
love the sprouts idea!
erin
I eat GF toast every single morning! Love it with Justin’s maple almond butter, but avocado toast is my absolute fave! Fun post!
lynn @ the actor's diet
Abe and I are a bit obsessed w fancy toast these days. I’ve been using Kaya Jam (for Kaya Toast!) but he’s been spending $4 at Go Get Em Tiger, which drives me insane.
Emily
Where do you buy Kaya Jam?! The food at Go Get Em Tiger is so pretty, I’ve only had coffee there but it looked good!
lynn @ the actor's diet
I get mine in Thai Town! Here’s my blog post about it: http://theactorsdiet.com/2013/06/10/kaya-toast-for-dummies/
Luv What You Do
Oh these are some great ideas! I’m a huge fan of almond butter and banana (maybe with some coconut) and of course avocado!
Lori
Oh man, I love toast! What great ideas. And I second the kaya toast. I haven’t found it around here yet, but I’d travel back to Southeast Asia just for that! 🙂
emily (a nutritionist eats)
I’m going to search it out, I am so intrigued by this kaya toast!
Niki T.
Love the Mozzarella & Tomato idea!!
Mercedes
I will often eat toast with avocado and some sriacha or Cholula as an easy lunch, but I love the idea of a smear of mayo underneath the avocado! LOVE your photos for this post!
emily (a nutritionist eats)
Thank you Merc, that means a lot!
Christy
Thanks for some new ideas! Avo with a touch of mayo on top of toast is my favorite! Hope you’re doing well 🙂
emily (a nutritionist eats)
You too Christy, I’m so happy and excited for you!! 🙂
Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner
I like to mash up avocado with a little lime juice, salt, and pepper and use it as a toast topping. Yum! Cream cheese and homemade tea jelly (like coconut oolong) is another favorite.
emily (a nutritionist eats)
Homemade tea jelly? Tell me more! It sounds so fancy.
ATasteOfMadness
I have been eating peanut butter and banana toast for so long, but never added honey. I’m intrigued! Great ideas here 🙂
Leslie
I love combining coconut oil with almond butter on my toast!
Emily
Yum, I don’t think I’ve ever tried the two together, I will soon though. 🙂
Gina
Love this post!! Cottage cheese + pickles on toast… My favorite! Especially using homemade pickles
Emily
Just realized I never responded to this…I MUST try! Yum.
Mandy
Oh man this made me crave some toast! My Dad would make me peanut butter, honey and banana sandwiches every night. Time to bring it back!
Emily
That’s so sweet. 🙂