10 Best Protein Packed Breakfast Toasts

You’ve heard it before but I’m going to take up 10 seconds of your time to reiterate why you should definitely be eating protein at breakfast:

• You’ll feel fuller longer throughout the day.
• Eating protein at breakfast is associated with maintain a healthy weight and fat loss.
• You’ll jump start your metabolism and energy levels after a long night’s fast.
• You’ll be better able to focus.

Breakfast toast is all the rage (Hi, #ToastTuesday), and for good reason. Breakfast toast is portable, creative and looks great. And it can be healthy too! Here are 10 Breakfast Toast ideas that are packed with protein (and flavor).

Maple-Blueberry Neufchatel Toast

Neufchatel is the lower-fat, French cousin of cream cheese. It’s dense and slightly tangy and perfectly paired with sweet blueberries.

1 slice whole grain bread

1/3 cup Neufchatel spread

2 TBSP *blueberry compote

1 TBSP sliced, toasted almonds

1 tsp fresh mint, chopped

*Blueberry Compote: 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1 TBSP maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla – heat over low in saucepan, cook 15 minutes until blueberries start to burst, stirring, allow to thicken

Avocado Egg Toast

The classic avocado toast combined with the classic egg toast. Um, classic.

1 slice whole grain bread

¼ small avocado, mashed

1 large egg, fried

1 pinch of sea salt and Everything Bagel Seasoning

Smoked Salmon Toast

Smoked salmon on a bagel is so NY deli that a healthy version had to be added here. Look for a high-quality smoked salmon – if you keep it well wrapped, it will last for over a week in your fridge.

1 slice whole grain bread

1 TBSP whipped chive cream cheese

2 ounces smoked salmon

Thinly sliced red onion

1 tsp capers

1 tsp chopped chive

 PB and Banana Toast

Anybody else an obsession with peanut butter and banana on toast when they were a kid? I know it’s not just me! Here’s a grown up version.

1 slice whole grain bread

1 TBSP peanut butter

¼ banana, sliced

1 TBSP hemp seeds

 Mediterranean Hummus Toast

Sometimes savory takes the win. This is a great vegetarian toast option. If you have the time, whip up a batch of my beautiful Beet Hummus ahead of time to use!

1 slice whole grain bread

2 TBSP hummus

2 slices tomato

3 slices cucumber

1 tsp feta cheese

1 tsp fresh chive

1 drizzle olive oil

 Almond Butter and Strawberry Toast

This is a fun update on the classic PB and J.

1 slice whole grain bread

1 TBSP almond butter

3 strawberries, sliced

1 tsp pistachios

1 tsp chia seeds

 Honey-Thyme and Ricotta Toast with Figs

Feeling fancy? This one’s for you, honey.

1 slice whole grain bread

¼ cup ricotta

1 tsp local honey

1 pinch fresh thyme, chopped

1 fresh fig, sliced

1 pinch of sea salt

 Tomato and Hard-Boiled Egg Toast

This one is for all of my “I-ain’t-got-time-for-that” girls out there. Prep all of your ingredients ahead of time and simply pop bread in the toasted when you press Hurry Up and Brew on your coffee maker.

1 slice whole grain bread

1 tsp Dijonnaise (mix Dijon mustard with mayonnaise)

2 slices tomato

1 handful arugula

1 hardboiled egg, sliced

1 pinch of salt

Freshly ground black pepper

 Melon, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Toast

I love this perfect combo of sweet and savory. Every ingredient in this recipe makes every other ingredient pop!

 1 slice whole grain bread

1 TBSP goat cheese

1 slice Prosciutto

¼ cup cantaloupe, sliced thinly lengthwise

1 TBSP walnuts, toasted and crushed

1 drizzle agave

Freshly ground black pepper

Eggs Benedict Toast

Eggs Benedict is a rich, brunch classic. Here is a way to lighten it up and make it portable!

 1 slice whole grain bread

1 poached egg

1 slice Canadian bacon, cooked

1 handful baby spinach

1 TBSP light *Hollandaise sauce

*Hollandaise Sauce:*1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 egg yolk, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp Dijon, pinch of black pepper, ½ TBSP fresh parsley, chopped – Place a bowl over a saucepan of water on the stove. Bowl should fit snuggly on top of the saucepan without touching the bottom.

Beat yogurt, lemon juice, egg yolks well. Heat over simmering water, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, approx.. 15 min (sauce will become thinner after about 10 min and then thicken again).

Remove from heat and stir in salt, mustard, pepper and parsley).

 *Toast Options

I realize that 10 days in a row of toast for breakfast might be asking a bit much. Luckily, you don’t have to stick with 1 base for you breakfast. Here are my favorite breads and bread substitutes:

Dave’s Killer Bread

Ezekial Bread

Whole Wheat English Muffins

½ small sweet Potato, baked

Sourdough bread

Locally baked whole grain bread