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Ready in just 5 minutes, these protein-packed healthy toast toppings have everything you need to start the day off on the right foot. And with 5 different topping ideas, your taste buds will never get bored.

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Before there was avocado toast, there was just…toast. And you know what? There’s something delicious about a handful of ingredients on a piece of good, toasted bread. These topping ideas balance flavor with nutrition, using protein-forward ingredients for a quick weekday kind of breakfast.

Being trained in human nutrition, I’m well aware of the importance of protein in the morning. But sometimes eggs get boring (you probably know the feeling if you’ve landed on this post).

To make breakfast more exciting, I’ve created 5 completely different toast toppings that are all high in protein. The best part is they’re ready in a jiff, and I know because I make them most mornings religiously.

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“Thanks so much! Great ideas! Especially love the almond butter plus banana one!” —Adina

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toast basics

To make any high-protein toast, you need 3 main components:

  1. Bread: I usually do whole wheat but sourdough or white will work too.
  2. The Spread: This usually contains some or all of the protein. Yogurt, cream cheese, or hummus, for example, are high in protein.
  3. Topping: Pairing each spread with a complimentary topping is where the magic happens. They can be as simple as blackberries or super fun, like sprinkles!

Strawberry Greek Yogurt Toast

Healthy toast with greek yogurt and strawberries
I know it might sound weird, but Greek yogurt is perfect on toast! Creamy, spreadable, and higher in protein than regular yogurt.
  • Toasted bread
  • Greek yogurt
  • Strawberries (or other berries)
  • Optional: Drizzle of honey

Almond Butter Banana Toast

Healthy toast with almond butter and banana
For when you’re craving something sweet, this combination satisfies (and the only sugar comes from the banana). This would also be amazing on my vegan banana bread!
  • Toasted bread
  • Almond butter (can also use peanut butter or any nut butter really)
  • Banana
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon

Cottage Cheese Blueberry Toast

Healthy toast with cottage cheese and blueberries
It’s creamy, filling, and can be sweet or savory (today, we’re going the sweet route with berries). It’s cottage cheese!
  • Toasted bread
  • Cottage cheese
  • Blueberries
  • Optional: Drizzle of honey

Cucumber Hummus Toast

Healthy toast topping with hummus and cucumber
You’ll be in Mediterranean bliss after whipping up this creamy, crunchy, snack-worthy hummus toast.
  • Toasted bread
  • Hummus (can be made with any flavor of homemade hummus you want or store-bought)
  • Cucumber
  • Coarse sea salt

Avocado Egg Toast

Healthy toast topping with mashed avocado and egg
It wouldn’t be a toast post without the holy grail of toasts…avocado toast!
  • Toasted bread
  • Oil
  • Egg
  • Avocado
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
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Let’s talk about the bread

In the journey to really good toast, you should probably put some thought into the bread. You want something that’s healthy (like wholegrain) and hearty enough to hold the mountain of toppings you’re about to throw at it. Here are some of my favorite breads to use for toasting:

  • Whole grain bread with lots of seeds (it’s best straight from the bakery and cut into thick slabs)
  • Sourdough bread, which isn’t always whole grain but tastes amazing when toasted and piled with toppings
  • If you’re going pre-sliced, I love Dave’s Killer Bread!

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How To Create Healthy Toast Toppings

5 from 8 ratings
By: Sarah Bond
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 2 minutes
Total: 7 minutes
Servings: 1 of each toast
Ready in just 5 minutes, these protein-packed healthy toast toppings have everything you need to start the day off on the right foot. And with 5 different topping ideas, your taste buds will never get bored.

Ingredients 

Cucumber Hummus

  • 1 piece bread, toasted
  • 2 Tbsp hummus
  • A few slices cucumber
  • coarse sea salt

Almond Butter Banana

  • 1 piece bread, toasted
  • 2 Tbsp almond butter, can also use peanut butter
  • ½ banana
  • Pinch cinnamon

Avocado Egg

  • 1 piece bread, toasted
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ avocado
  • Pinch salt and pepper

Strawberry Yogurt

  • 1 piece bread, toasted
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 4 strawberries, or other berries
  • Optional: drizzle of honey

Blueberry Cottage Cheese

  • 1 piece bread, toasted
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp cottage cheese
  • Handful blueberries
  • Optional: drizzle of honey
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Instructions 

Cucumber Hummus

  • Spread hummus on toasted bread. Top with sliced cucumber and a pinch of salt.
    Healthy toast topping with hummus and cucumber

Almond Butter Banana

  • Spread almond butter on toasted bread. Top with sliced banana and a pinch of cinnamon.
    Healthy toast with almond butter and banana

Avocado Egg

  • Heat oil in a pan on the stove over medium heat. Add egg and cook until white is firm but yolk is still runny, about 5 minutes.
  • Use a fork to mash the avocado onto toasted bread. Top with cooked egg, salt, and pepper.
    Healthy toast topping with mashed avocado and egg

Strawberry Yogurt

  • Spread yogurt on toasted bread. Top with sliced strawberries and optional honey.
    Healthy toast with greek yogurt and strawberries

Blueberry Cottage Cheese

  • Spread cottage cheese on toasted bread. Top with blueberries and optional honey.
    Healthy toast with cottage cheese and blueberries

Notes

Storage: Toast gets soggy when stored with toppings so I don’t recommend saving leftovers. It’s so fast to make though, you can whip it up as fast as any other leftover meal.
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3 Comments

  1. adina says:

    5 stars
    Thanks so much! Great ideas! Especially love the almond butter plus banana one!

    Reply
  2. Dale Foster says:

    5 stars
    Loved how you broke things down. The step-by-step guide was excellent.!

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    1. Sarah Bond says:

      I’m so happy to hear it was helpful!