Ah, toast…the vehicle for literally any topping you can think of.  The versatile queen of the kitchen.  Toast comes in so many different forms (English muffins, regular bread, bagels, sweet potato toast, etc.)!  Usually, the difficulty lies in choosing what on earth to put on it.  If you are trying to lose weight, it can be a chore to find toppings that will help you stay on track.  I’m giving you a list of some skinny breakfast toast toppings to load onto your toast when morning mealtime rolls around!

What are some of the healthiest toppings to put on breakfast bread products?

• Eggs

Eggs offer a good amount of protein and healthy fats to keep you satisfied after breakfast!  They also contain important vitamins and minerals!  Something you may have heard is that “eggs are bad for you because they’re high in cholesterol.”  FALSE.  Cholesterol is already made by your liver – if you eat a lot of cholesterol through your diet, your liver simply makes less cholesterol.  It all evens out!  Now, eggs can affect everybody differently – if you struggle with certain genetic disorders, you may want to think twice about your egg consumption.  However, the majority of people are free to enjoy the whole egg and all the nutrients it has to offer!

• Avocado

Avocado has risen in popularity over the last few years, and rightfully so!  They are full of healthy fats and fiber to help with post-breakfast fullness, as well as vitamins, potassium, and antioxidants!  Fun fact: avocados have more potassium than a banana!

• Peanut/Almond/Cashew Butter

Peanut and almond butter are great sources of protein, vitamins/minerals, fiber, and healthy fat.  When you buy peanut, try to buy a brand that has little to no sugar or additives (this is the stuff that demonizes peanut butter!).  Nutrient-wise, peanut butter and almond butter are relatively similar.  If you are allergic to peanuts or just looking to try something a little different, try sunflower seed butter!

• Hummus

Chickpeas are such a gift…while not your typical choice for a breakfast spread, hummus is full of plant-based protein (vegan-friendly!), fiber, and healthy fats!  In addition, hummus has a low glycemic index (assuming you’re not getting one loaded with additives or sugar!) – instead of digesting quickly, hummus digests slowly, causing sugar to release into your bloodstream more slowly and steadily.  No spikes in blood sugar!

• Banana

Bananas are a good source of potassium (which helps regulate your heartbeat, muscle contraction, and nerve functions!), fiber, and antioxidants!  They pair very well with peanut butter 🙂

• Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are full of fiber which helps with satiety and digestion!  They can be sprinkled over anything and won’t affect the taste of what you are eating.

• Greens

Greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber!  One of my favorite ways to incorporate greens into breakfast is by chopping them up and mixing into my eggs.

• Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is a good source of protein and its probiotic content helps to keep your gut happy and diversified!  It can be smeared over toast and topped with the fruit of your choosing – yum!

Here are some fun recipes to try!

Toast Recipes:

Avocado and Egg Toast – Feel Good Foodie

Chia Almond Butter Toast – Self

Sliced Cucumber and Hummus Toast – Live at Learn

Bagel Recipes:

Stuffed Egg and Cheese Bagel Boat – Spoon University 

Greek Yogurt and Fruit Bagel – Spoon University

Peanut Butter and Granola Bagel – Spoon University

English Muffin Recipes:

English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas – All Recipes

Healthy Homemade Egg McMuffin – Foodie Crush

Peanut Butter-Banana English Muffin – Eating Well

Food is so much more than just fuel – it has the power to alter our mood, to spark joy, to bring people together, and to make life fun.  Treat food like the wonderful gift that it is and honor your body with it!  Hopefully, you get inspired and creative in the kitchen with these yummy and nutritious breakfast toast toppings and recipes.  Comment your favorite toast topping below!