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.
toast basics
To make any high-protein toast, you need 3 main components:
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Toast
Toasted bread Greek yogurt Strawberries (or other berries) Optional: Drizzle of honey
Almond Butter Banana Toast
Toasted bread Almond butter (can also use peanut butter or any nut butter really) Banana Pinch of ground cinnamon
Cottage Cheese Blueberry Toast
Toasted bread Cottage cheese Blueberries Optional: Drizzle of honey
Cucumber 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
Toasted bread Oil Egg Avocado Pinch of salt and pepper
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!
