Save A vibrant and creative breakfast featuring beautifully decorated toasts inspired by the morning sun, perfect for starting your day with nutrition and a smile.
Kids can help with arranging toppings for a fun family activity.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices whole grain bread
- Spreads: 2 tbsp cream cheese 2 tbsp peanut butter 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- Fruits & Vegetables: 1 banana, sliced 1 orange, peeled and segmented 8 strawberries, sliced 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced 8 blueberries 1 small carrot, peeled and julienned 1 tsp chia seeds 1 tsp sunflower seeds 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Garnishes: Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Toast bread:
- Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispiness.
- Spread bases:
- Spread each slice with a different base one with cream cheese one with peanut butter one with Greek yogurt and leave one plain or use any preferred spread.
- Arrange banana:
- Arrange banana slices in semi-circles along the top edge of each toast to represent the rising sun.
- Add sun rays:
- Fan out orange segments or strawberry slices as sun rays radiating from the banana sun.
- Decorate:
- Decorate with kiwi slices blueberries and carrot julienne to add color and nutritional variety.
- Sprinkle seeds:
- Sprinkle chia seeds and sunflower seeds over the toasts for crunch and extra nutrients.
- Add final touches:
- Drizzle with honey if desired and top with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing finish.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the cheerful designs!
Save Kids can help with arranging toppings for a fun family activity.
Required Tools
Toaster Small knife Spreading knife or spatula Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (bread) dairy (cream cheese Greek yogurt) peanuts (peanut butter) and seeds (chia sunflower). For allergies use gluten-free bread nut-free butters and dairy-free alternatives as needed. Always check ingredient labels if unsure.
Nutritional Information
Calories 180 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 5 g per toast approximate
Save Enjoy this bright and healthy breakfast that starts your day off right.
Recipe FAQs
- → What breads work best for these toasts?
Whole grain bread is ideal for its firm texture and nutty flavor, but you can use any bread that toasts well and holds toppings.
- → Can I substitute the spreads used?
Yes, dairy-free or nut-free spreads can be swapped in to accommodate dietary preferences or allergies.
- → How do I create the sun design on the toasts?
Arrange banana slices in semi-circles along the top edge to represent the sun, then fan out orange or strawberry slices as sun rays.
- → Are there options for adding extra crunch?
Sprinkling chia seeds and sunflower seeds adds a pleasing crunch and nutritional boost.
- → What fruits can I use to customize these toasts?
Feel free to swap mango, pineapple, raspberries, or other favorite fruits to vary colors and flavors.