Tired of bland bread? You’re not alone! In any given day, a five-person household may consume a minimum of 10 slices, according to the Flour Advisory Bureau. Expand that among 365 days and billions of people and you’ve got yourself a lot of bread! But the question remains: can we make it better?
Believe it or not, the answer is yes! While we’re practically born eating peanut butter and jellies and slowly expand our palates to include subs, sandwiches are not the end-all, be-all of bread use. Bread has been a staple in our diets since the ancient times and it’s obviously here to stay, so we ought to take advantage of all of the tasty modifications we can make to it! Included are six toast variations to shake up your life and excite your taste buds.
If you’re ready to take your breakfast (or snack) to the next level and have a picture-perfect meal that will make anyone envious, you’ve come to the right place. Whether your preference is salty, sweet or savory, there’s a toast for you. Try one or try them all, but one thing’s for sure: you’re bound to find a new favorite!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Toast
For those sweets cravings
• 1 slice of toast
• 2 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread
• 4 strawberries sliced to cover toast
Optional: Almond slivers
Egg on Toast
Artsy spin on your classic Sunday morning breakfast
• 1 slice of toast
• 1 slice of cheese of your choice
• 1 fried egg
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
Optional: Spinach or ham
Blueberry Ricotta Toast
Great source of antioxidants
• 1 slice of toast
• Ricotta cheese spread on top
• Handful of blueberries
• Handful of sliced almonds
Optional: Drizzle of honey
Caprese Toast
A fresh, indulgent treat
• 1 slice of toast
• 1 sliced medium roma tomato
• Handful of basil leaves
• Slices of fresh mozzarella to cover toast
• Balsamic glaze drizzled on top
Banana Chia Toast
Great source of fiber and protein
• 1 slice of toast
• 2 tablespoons peanut or almond butter
• 1 banana, sliced
• ½ tablespoon chia seeds
Optional: Drizzle of honey
