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12 healthy breakfast toast ideas explicitly created for both kids and moms.

12 Creative & Healthy Toast Ideas to Banish Breakfast Battles

These 12 creative and healthy toast ideas are perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast, snack, or light meal. They offer a delightful way to customize your toast, banishing breakfast boredom.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 toasts
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Toaster
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Bread

  • Whole-grain, whole wheat, or sourdough bread (gluten-free options also work)

Spreads

  • Nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew)
  • Seed butter (sunflower, tahini)
  • Avocado
  • Hummus
  • Cream cheese (dairy or non-dairy)
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Plain Greek yogurt

Fruits

  • Strawberries
  • blueberries
  • raspberries
  • banana
  • apple
  • pear
  • kiwi
  • mango
  • figs

Vegetables

  • Cucumber
  • cherry tomatoes
  • spinach or arugula
  • radishes

Protein/Healthy Fats

  • Eggs (hard-boiled, scrambled, fried)
  • chia seeds
  • flax seeds
  • hemp seeds
  • nuts (chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans)
  • smoked salmon

Seasonings/Sweeteners

  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • cinnamon
  • honey (in moderation)
  • maple syrup (in moderation)

Optional (for specific toasts)

  • Healthier chocolate hazelnut spread
  • unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • low-sugar granola
  • dill
  • chives
  • goat cheese
  • cooked sweet potato

Instructions
 

Avocado & Everything Bagel

  • Toast your bread and mash 1/4 avocado on top. Finish by sprinkling with everything bagel seasoning.

Banana & Almond Butter Swirl

  • Toast bread and spread with almond butter. Arrange sliced banana on top and drizzle with a touch of honey or maple syrup.

Berry & Ricotta Delight

  • Toast bread, spread with ricotta cheese, and top with mixed berries. Add a sprinkle of chia seeds for extra protein.

Hummus & Cucumber Crunch

  • Toast bread, spread with hummus, and top with thinly sliced cucumber. Season with a pinch of black pepper.

Apple & Peanut Butter Crumble

  • Toast bread, spread with peanut butter, and layer with thinly sliced apple. Sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon.

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese

  • Toast bread, spread cream cheese, and layer with smoked salmon. Garnish with fresh dill or chives.

Egg & Spinach Scramble

  • Toast bread and top with scrambled egg mixed with sautéed spinach.

Pear & Walnuts with Honey

  • Toast bread, spread with cream cheese or goat cheese, and top with pear slices and chopped walnuts. Drizzle lightly with honey.

Tropical Mango & Coconut

  • Toast bread, spread with Greek yogurt, and top with diced mango and shredded coconut flakes.

Nutella & Strawberry (Healthier Version)

  • Toast bread, spread with a healthier chocolate hazelnut spread, and top with sliced strawberries.

Sweet Potato & Cinnamon

  • Toast slices of cooked sweet potato, then top with a tiny bit of nut butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a gluten-free option.

Greek Yogurt & Granola Sprinkle

  • Toast bread, spread with plain Greek yogurt, and sprinkle with low-sugar granola and blueberries.

Notes

Get creative with your toppings! The possibilities are endless for healthy and delicious toast combinations. Adjust sweetness and spices to your liking. For a fun twist, use cookie cutters to create interesting shapes for kid-friendly toasts; this can make healthy eating more appealing!