One of the greatest pleasures in the summer is sinking your teeth into a ripe, red strawberry, or a tart and juicy peach. Summer fruits are terrific on their own, but taste amazing as a toast topping, too. This fresh fruit toast is a simple and satisfying way to give your breakfast a little bit of flair.
These four variations give you a balanced breakfast that will rev up your metabolism too. You might remember from previous posts that the perfect formula for keeping your metabolism humming is pairing whole grain carbs + protein or healthy fats + fruits or vegetables. These 4 fruit toast recipes all stick to that formula and they are totally effortless to make–because we all need something easy in the morning, right?
Win-win!
Metabolism-Boosting Fruit Toast Combos
Cream cheese and strawberries are rich with antioxidants and calcium, making it an excellent everyday staple. Sprinkle a little cinnamon over the top for even more metabolism-revving power.
I personally love the almond butter and banana combination. The sweetness of the bananas balances with the nutty almond butter flavor, and it’s a great source of potassium to keep your muscles strong and maintain your body’s fluid balance on hot summer days.
Did you know that green apples and hummus are actually a killer flavor combo? Don’t knock it until you try it! And think about how much Vitamin C you get with every bite! (If you’re making your hummus from scratch, don’t be afraid to get a little heavy-handed with the lemon—it’s the secret to delicious hummus! Trust me.)
Also, don’t just keep your peaches and Greek yogurt limited to a bowl; smear that goodness on a crunchy piece of whole grain toast! The protein, fiber, and probiotics in each bite keep you satisfied all morning, and help maintain excellent gut health. Greek yogurt is my go-to breakfast staple because it keeps me full for hours. And serving it on toast is a great way to change it up.
Elevate your breakfast with these simple fresh fruit toast ideas that take under five minutes to make. You’ll be happy you did!
4 Metabolism-Boosting Fruit Toast Recipes
Prep
Total
Yield 4 toast slices
The combination of whole grain bread, fat or protein, and fresh fruit gives your metabolism a jump-start.
Ingredients
Strawberry + Cream Cheese
- 1 slice whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 strawberries, sliced
Peach + Yogurt
- 1 slice whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 peach, sliced
Apple + Hummus
- 1 slice whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 1/2 green apple sliced
Banana + Almond Butter
- 1 slice whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1/2 banana, sliced
Instructions
Toast bread slices and top with the spread and fresh fruit. Serve immediately.
Get more healthy toast combos here and here.
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Aleria Hurks says
July 12, 2017 at 6:56 pmI’m going to have to try this. I miss eating wheat bread plus I love me some fruit :)
Ree Enlow says
July 11, 2017 at 12:05 pmThis is a cool idea and fits the creativity we are looking for in our meal prep! Thanks!