Pin this A vibrant and creative breakfast featuring beautifully decorated toasts inspired by the morning sun, perfect for starting your day with nutrition and a smile.
My family loves how the kids get involved decorating the toasts making breakfast both fun and healthy.
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 the bread slices:
- Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispiness.
- Spread the 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 slices:
- Arrange banana slices in semi-circles along the top edge of each toast to represent the rising sun.
- Fan out sun rays:
- Fan out orange segments or strawberry slices as sun rays radiating from the banana sun.
- Decorate with fruits and veggies:
- 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 honey and mint:
- Drizzle with honey if desired and top with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing finish.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the cheerful designs!
Pin this Kids can help with arranging toppings for a fun family activity making it a special morning ritual.
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 approximately
Pin this Enjoy crafting your morning sun breakfast as a delightful start to your day.
Recipe FAQs
- → What types of spreads work best for these toasts?
Cream cheese, peanut butter, and Greek yogurt offer creamy bases that complement the fresh fruit toppings nicely. You can also use dairy-free alternatives for a vegan option.
- → How can I create the 'morning sun' design on toast?
Arrange banana slices in a semi-circle to mimic the rising sun, then fan out orange or strawberry slices as rays. Add colorful fruits like kiwi, blueberries, and carrot strips for extra detail.
- → Are there any suggested substitutions for seeds or honey?
You can swap chia and sunflower seeds for flax or pumpkin seeds if preferred. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly touch.
- → How long does it take to prepare these toasts?
Preparation takes about 15 minutes with minimal cooking time needed to toast the bread before decorating.
- → Can children participate in making these toasts?
Absolutely! Arranging fruits and spreads is a fun and simple activity for kids, encouraging creativity and healthy eating habits.