Make toast exciting again! Make our healthy and delicious vegan breakfast toast and you'll look forward to mornings again! Choose Banana Chip, Apple Cinnamon, or Mexican Fiesta!
When I’m in a big hurry, but I’m hangry—hungry and angry from being hungry— I make toast. Boring! A piece of dry crunchy bread with a smear of nut butter or jam just isn’t the most exciting or satisfying way to begin the day. So what’s a girl/guy to do?
Dress up your toast to make it a meal. Yes, make it healthier, tastier, and more filling so it lasts you until your mid-morning snack.
So what are you into? Are you a sweet breakfast lover or a savory kind of person? When it comes to toast it doesn’t matter because you can satisfy either craving. Are you interested?
How to Make a Healthy Breakfast with Toast
First things first, you have to toast your bread. If you want to make sure that your breakfast is as healthy as it can be, then opt for a whole GRAIN bread, not a whole WHEAT bread. Why, you ask? Whole grain bread should be exactly that, full of whole grains and minimally processed.
Most whole wheat breads process all of the goodness out of it. So look for those nuts and seeds, read the labels, and choose the most nutritious bread on the shelf. If you only eat gluten-free bread the same goes for you. Don’t choose white bread, go for the texture.
Once your bread is toasted all golden brown and crunchy, it’s time to start layering. Layering is the key to creating a satisfying breakfast/lunch/snack/dinner toast. The first layer should be your protein. If you’re going for savory, I suggest a schmear of black beans, pesto, or hummus. If you have a sweet tooth, go with a nut butter.
Your next layer should be the star of the show. In the case of the three breakfast toasts that I’m sharing with you today, the avocado, apple, and banana get to take a bow.
Finally, add some garnish. The garnish adds the exclamation point to your toast. It should make it pretty, add more nutrients, and finish the symphony of flavors.
Take a look at the following types of healthy vegan breakfast toast recipes that I love to make. They follow the simple rules of starting with whole grain bread, a protein, and layers of nutritious and delicious goodness.
How to Make Peanut Butter and Apple Toast
Honestly, this shouldn’t be called a recipe because it’s so ridiculously easy. Yet, it goes beyond the typical pb&j, so for the sake of semantics, let’s call all of these simple breakfast toast ideas, recipes.
Whole grain toast with peanut butter (you can use any kind of nut butter), fresh sliced apples, and savory cinnamon is so cozy and comforting. I use a chunky natural peanut butter for added texture, then I slice half of an apple and fan it out on top of the peanut butter, and then liberally sprinkle ground cinnamon on top.
The crunch of the whole grain toast, the creaminess of the butter, the fresh crisp apples, and the warm and spicy cinnamon make for the most delicious breakfast. One piece of breakfast toast with peanut butter and apple is so satisfying, but if you’re really hungry you can make two pieces of toast and use the entire apple.
How to Make Mexican Avocado Toast
This is my favorite! I love spicy and savory, and this avocado toast revs up my engine and gets me going full speed in the morning. I also love it for lunch or a mid-day snack.
To make this spicy avocado toast you’ll want to start with a layer of vegan refried beans. (You can make my recipe and have a batch for the entire week, or if you’re in a big hurry you can use Amy's, Vegetarian Organic Refried Beans)
Put a layer of sliced tomatoes, chopped spinach, avocado, sriracha, and another sprinkle of chopped spinach on top of the beans.
This is a high protein, healthy fat, antioxidant, yum filled piece of toast. If you want to take it to go, just put a second piece of toast on top, wrap it, and make it a full sandwich. The same can be done for the other two recipes.
How to Make Banana Chia Chocolate Chip Toast
This recipe is for the kid in you. Who doesn’t like bananas and chocolate? It’s the best. And you’re going to love this healthy breakfast combo. Slice a banana, sprinkle on some chia seeds (they add the protein) and mini chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life Semi Sweet Chocolate Mini Chips
brand), and sink your teeth into a sweet treat. It tastes so naughty, but it’s very, very nice.
Note: Feel free to add some nut butter to this recipe for added protein.
So there you have it. Toast doesn’t have to be boring. You can make a healthy and scrumptious breakfast in less than five minutes that will fuel you for the entire morning. Try one of these, or all three of these healthy and simple breakfast toast recipes and seize the day!
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SIMPLE HEALTHY VEGAN BREAKFAST TOAST THAT ISN’T BORING
Equipment
- 1 toaster
Ingredients
Peanut Butter and Apple Breakfast Toast
- 1 piece of toasted whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter You can use any nut butter
- ½ of an apple – thinly sliced with the skin on
- 1 or 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
Spicy Mexican Avocado Breakfast Toast
- 1 piece of toasted whole grain bread
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of warm vegan refried beans
- 3 slices of tomato
- ½ cup of chopped spinach leaves
- ½ of a thinly sliced avocado
- A drizzle of sriracha or salsa
Banana Chia Chocolate Chip Breakfast Toast
- 1 piece of toasted whole grain bread
- ½ of a banana sliced
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips I use Enjoy Life brand
Instructions
Peanut Butter and Apple Breakfast Toast
- Toast the bread, spread the peanut butter on the toast, fan the sliced apples over the top of the peanut butter and press in a bit so they stick, sprinkle the cinnamon over the top. Enjoy!
Spicy Mexican Avocado Breakfast Toast
- Toast the bread, spread the warm beans on top of the toast, arrange the tomatoes and press in a bit so they stick, add the spinach, put the avocado on top of the spinach, garnish with a bit of sriracha or salsa if desired.
Banana Chia Chocolate Chip Breakfast Toast
- NOTE: If you choose to use a nut butter put that on the toast before the banana.
- Toast the bread, slice the banana over the top of the toast and press in a bit, sprinkle the chia seeds and chocolate chips over the banana. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Betty says
Is the calorie count on the nutrition if you are eating all three of them? 700 kcal and 99 carbs seems rather high
Linda Meyer says
Hi Betty, yes, that number is for the entire recipe. 🙂
Lorena says
These recipies are simple and really tasty! I would have never thought of them.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Lorena! We're so happy you enjoyed them.
Ariel says
I love the banana chocolate chip toast! Though I usually substitute the chocolate chips for organic cacao nibs and it tastes just as good!
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Ariel! Sounds delicious!
Angela@targetprotein says
I liked Mexican avocado toast. I noticed the recipe is short and easy. So I have taken the decision that, I will make the "Mexican toast and avocado" recipe. I think toast is a easy and soft breakfast and it is very effective to our health, so we cant take it regularly. Thanks, Linda Meyer for giving the epic recipes.
Linda Meyer says
Thank you, Angela!
Angela@targetprotein says
You are most welcome, Linda Meyer.
veggiesdontbite says
Mexican all the way!! I love all the fun variations though. So pretty and colorful. I just love a savory breakfast!
Linda Meyer says
That surprises me, Sophia-haha! Thanks, lady!
Christine @ Run Plant Based says
Yum, these all look great - clearly I need to try breakfast toast. Thanks!
Linda Meyer says
Thanks, Christine! It's a great post run breakfast. 🙂
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I really want that Mexican toast! These are all great ideas, Linda!
Linda Meyer says
The Mexican toast is the best! Thanks, Amy. 🙂
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
i usually go sweet toast but im drooling at that tomato version! it gots to happen 🙂
Linda Meyer says
LOVE savory for breakfast. I'm actually having leftover curry stew this morning. 🙂 Thanks, Dixya.
Strength and Sunshine says
I've got my eye on that banana chocolate chip!
Linda Meyer says
It's pretty good! 🙂
smokeytoes says
Ohhh, I'm totally drooling over the Spicy Mexican Avocado Breakfast Toast. I love the adding beans idea, will try this recipe soon!
All the recipes look wonderful (and great for a quick morning breakfast)..
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! I'm so happy to see a spicy and savory breakfast fan! 🙂
Sarah | Well and Full says
That Mexican breakfast toast looks AMAZING!! I'm definitely more of a fan of the savory, so that would be right up my alley 😉
Linda Meyer says
Thank you! It's a great way to wake up in the morning. 🙂
Jenn says
Love it! I eat toast with toppings like this all the time! In fact, I have an avocado toast "recipe" all ready to go, but was waiting for after Christmas for some reason. I was beginning to think "am I really a food blogger?" because I didn't have any toast recipes on the blog. LOL! Seems like everyone has their fave on their blog but me. I'm glad you are getting yours out there too! Even though they seem so easy, I think people really like finding new ideas and getting out of their rut. Even just a simple change in toppings can make such a big difference. Your Mexican toast is my fave, by the way! 🙂
Linda Meyer says
I was thinking the exact same thing! Why haven't I shared my fancy toast "recipes?" I figured that this was a good time to post them because everyone is in a hurry and in need of something quick and healthy during the holidays. Thanks, Jenn! 🙂