Toast has always been one of my staple breakfast foods, but I don’t enjoy eating the same thing day after day (in the same way at least!).
So how do I expand my options? Toppings! There are endless ways to spice up your average every-day toast in healthy ways to keep you on track towards your nutrition goals while giving yourself fun and delicious options.
My bread of choice: whole wheat or whole grain.
Stay away from: white breads, white flour, white sugar.
PEANUT BUTTER
Spread 1 slice of your choice toast with a thin slice of all natural peanut butter. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
Top It Options -
1. Sliced cucumber + thawed frozen edamame + flaky sea salt.
2. Fresh blueberries + toasted unsweetened coconut flakes + ground flax seeds.
3. Thinly sliced apple + cacao nib + pure maple syrup.
4. Shaved carrot ribbons + sambal oelek (chile garlic paste) + lime peel strips.
AVOCADO
Slice avocado and place across your toast. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Spread slice of your choice toast with ½ small ripe avocado, mashed. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. Garnish with cilantro.
Top It Options -
1. Stir together 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 6 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 pinch salt. Stir in 1 cup thinly sliced red onion. Let stand 20 minutes (or refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 week). Top toast with thin radish slices + pickled onion slices.
2. Fresh grapefruit segments + pomegranate seeds + fresh cilantro leaves.
3. Sliced strawberries + chia seeds + small fresh basil leaves.
4. Avocado + pomegranate + olive oil
HUMMUS
There are endless flavor options in the hummus world out there. I've purchased mine everywhere from my local grocery store, fruit markets, whole foods, and sometimes even gas stations. Be sure the container you are buying is organic.
Spread toast with your favorite hummus and add your toppings.
Some hummus flavor options I've seen and some I've tried -
Roasted Red Pepper (my favorite so far!)
Everything Bagel
Buffalo (spicy)
Dark Chocolate (delicious with fresh fruit!)
Beet
Pumpkin Pie
Sweet Chili Garlic
Traditional
Artichoke and Spinach
Southwest Style Black Bean
Caramelized Onion
Greek
And so many more!
There is bound to be a flavor you'll enjoy.
Top It Options -
- Your favorite seeds
- spinach + tomatoes
- avocado slices
- kiwi slices + seeds
- radish slices
- pomegranate + walnuts
- cucumber slices + chives
- fresh fruit (with the dark chocolate hummus is to die for!)
- banana slices + chia seeds
Vegan Cream Cheese
You can usually find alternatives for dairy cream cheese that are just as delicious but so much healthier for you, like almond milk or daiya cream cheese spread. Check the label to avoid anything artificial and soy.
Another option is to make it yourself! These kinds of recipes are easy and use minimal ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Spread your vegan cream cheese onto your choice of toast and add those toppings!
Top It Options -
- cucumber slices + sprouts + chickpeas
- avocado slices + shredded coconut
- sliced strawberries + blackberries
- honey + sliced peaches
- blueberries + walnuts
- pineapple slices and almonds
Even MORE delicious toast options
- Almond butter + banana + chia seeds
- Refried beans + salsa + cilantro
- Pear + honey
- Plums + sunflower butter + flax seed
- Marinara sauce + basil
BOTTOM LINE
There is never a need to forfeit your carbohydrates. Our bodies NEED carbs. Plus, I love my bread way too much to give it up!
Get knowledgeable about it: eat your carbs in the first half of the day. This lets your body burn it for energy to use for the rest of the day. And make it a meal with these healthy options. Enjoy!
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