Learn How to Make the Base Recipe
This is one of the base recipes featured in our Whole Life Meal Plan. You don’t really need a recipe for nut butter toast, so think of this as inspiration for what you can do. By following our nut butter toast base recipe, you can take your breakfast to the next level!
Culinary Tips for the Best Nut Butter Toast
If you live near a bakery or your local grocery store bakes bread, look for whole grain varieties. Fresh baked bread tastes better and tends not to have added preservatives or other undesirable ingredients.
We suggest natural nut butters for best nutrition. After purchasing natural nut butter and before opening, store it upside down in your pantry, as this will help the separated oil mix back into the nut butter. If still not completely mixed in, give it a stir! Store in the refrigerator once opened to preserve quality and keep the oils mixed together.
If you have raspberries that are starting to get on the mushy side, mash them onto the toast with a fork to create a jam-like consistency.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Whole Grain Bread: choose from any variety of whole wheat, multi-grain, sprouted, or more. Make sure the first grain ingredient says the word “whole.” It should be the first or second ingredient after water is listed. Sourdough is the next best option.
- Natural Nut Butter: choose your favorite flavor, but stay away from options loaded with sugar. Look for minimal ingredients: nuts and salt. That’s all you need!
- Fresh Fruit: select fruits that pair well with nut butter. For best flavor and nutrition, use in-season fruit. Apples, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, figs, pears, raspberries, and strawberries are all good options. Slice, dice, or mash them depending on the choice. A little dried fruit can also be sprinkled on for more texture variety.
Base Recipe Variations
Remember that this is a base recipe, so the goal is to customize it to your taste!
Use these additional ingredients for even more flavorful toast.
- Nuts: nuts on nut butter? Why not? They add a nice crunch! Use toasted chopped or sliced varieties.
- Ground Flaxseed: just sprinkle some on, but be sure it’s ground for easy digestion!
- Dark Mini Chocolate Chips: look for dark for the best nutrition, but semi-sweet can work too.
- Liquid Sweetener: use any variety – agave, honey, or maple syrup.
- Spices: use any variety of sweet spices – allspice, apple pie spice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice.
Try out these variations for some flavor inspiration!
Equipment Recommendations
Make sure your kitchen is stocked with these tools for easy preparation!
- Toaster
- Small spatula or butter knife
Check out our essential equipment guide to stock your kitchen with ALL the tools you need to prepare anything and everything!
Is Nut Butter Toast Healthy?
Featuring whole grains, plant based nut butter, and fresh fruit, nut butter toast makes for a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack.
Whole Grain Bread
Whole grains are a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Fiber is important for digestion, satiety, stable blood sugar, good cholesterol, and healthy gut bacteria. Complex carbohydrates are important for steady energy and focus.
Nut Butter
Nuts contain plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats. These nutrients help you feel satisfied until your next meal. Choose varieties that don’t contain added sugars or oils.
Refer to our ingredient guide for helpful tips when shopping for nut butter.
Fruit
Fruit contains fiber, water, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. All of these nutrients help your body fight, prevent, and manage diseases. Aim to include a variety of colors throughout the week.
For more information about the best ingredients to use, check out our ingredient guide!
Serving Suggestions
Nut butter toast can be a meal on its own depending on how much you add to the top, but it is also a great accompaniment to a smoothie. It also makes for a quick and nutritious snack.
Learn how to build your own well balanced meals through our Whole Life Meal Plan and/or by using the Whole Life Plate as a guide!
Can I store nut butter toast?
Leftovers aren’t the best, as the bread will lose its warmth and crunchy texture. We recommend only making the amount you plan to eat.
Looking for a smoothie recipe to pair with nut butter toast?
Try out these quick and healthy varieties!
Nut Butter Toast Base Recipe
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- 1 slice whole grain bread
- 1-2 Tablespoons nut or seed butter
- ¼-½ cup diced, sliced, or smashed fruit
Toppings to YOUR taste
- ½-1 Tablespoon chopped or sliced nuts
- ½-1 Tablespoon dried fruit
- ½ Tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon dark mini chocolate chips
- Drizzle honey, agave, or maple syrup
- Dash spice(s)
Instructions
- Toast whole grain bread in the toaster or use the broil setting on an oven until golden and cooked to YOUR taste.
- Spread nut butter on warm toast. Top with diced, sliced, or mashed fruit.
- Add toppings to YOUR taste. Enjoy!
