I don’t eat breakfast often, and when I do it’s usually late morning as the first of two meals I’ll have the entire day. So when I have do eat that first meal, I love amping up something simple so it’s special, but still easy.
Huge fan of toast, for that reason. Sometimes I’ll pair it with a protein drink or smoothie, or just a glass of water and a few quiet minutes. These are three of my favorites on heavy rotation, but I’d love to hear if you have some of your own! And if you give them a try, let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- Bread of your choice toasted
- 1 large avocado mashed
- 1 lime
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- alfalfa sprouts
- toasted sesame seeds
- pea shoots
Instructions
- Mix together the mashed avocado, 1 tbsp lime juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spread the avocado on your toast, top with alfalfa sprouts, sesame seeds, pea shoots, and a light squeeze of lime juice if you like to finish.
Spicy Mushroom & Egg Toast
Ingredients
- Bread of your choice toasted
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 3 tbsp olive oil plus a little for drizzling
- 1-2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- salt
- black pepper
- 5-10 drops smoked Tobasco sauce
- red chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat a pan on medium heat, then add 2 tbsp of olive oil and the rosemary. Fry the rosemary for 1 minute, then add the mushrooms and sauté. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Remove from the pan and set aside (discard the rosemary).
- Add another tbsp of olive oil to the pan on medium heat. Add your egg, season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook until desired doneness reached.
- Drizzle your toast with a little olive oil. Add the fried egg, followed by a few drops of smoked Tobasco, then the mushrooms, finishing with the chili flake.
Goat Cheese & Honey Toast
Ingredients
- Bread of your choice toasted
- 1/4 cup chevré
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 tsp honey plus more for drizzling
- pink peppercorns
- arugula
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together the goat cheese (chevré), cream cheese, and honey until smooth.
- Spread the goat cheese mix over your toast. Sprinkle with a few pinches of pink peppercorns, top with arugula, and drizzle with a little more honey to finish.
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Loved this. I want to pick up the ingredients. Thanks!
I love eggs, avocado, and Sriracha on toast. These all look delicious!
The goat cheese / chèvre toast is ????????????????????????. Thank you for sharing!!
What bread is that that is Gluten free? All of these look amazing and can’t wait to try them all!
It’s from Base Culture! It’s grain free as well.
I LOVE THIS! Such an easy way to elevate standard weekend brunch at home. The pink peppercorns…genius!
These look amazing! What kind of mushrooms did you use?
These are white beech mushrooms, but any kind works great!
Omg I need to stop everything and make these RIGHTNOW. Looks so good!!! Can it be breakfast time already?
These look great! I eat avocado toast and goat cheese with jam often. I also love smoked salmon with tomatoes, cream cheese, and whatever green things I have in the house.