Blueberry Toast (Easy & Healthy)
Nourishing blueberry toast with whole wheat bread, blueberries, peanut butter, honey and cinnamon. This easy recipe makes the perfect 2-minute breakfast or snack.
Blueberry toast is one of my all-time favorite recipes as a Registered Dietitian. Which is kind of funny, considering it takes absolutely no cooking skill to pull this one together!
Why am I such a huge fan? Well for one, I love toast as a nourishing breakfast or snack. Bread is a health-supporting food on its own (fiber, anyone?!) and an amazing vehicle for other nutrient-dense toppings like nut butter, cottage cheese, or berries.
And toast is just about the fastest healthy meal out there.
This peanut butter blueberry toast recipe is a particular favorite because it tastes like the delicious peanut butter and jam combination we all love, without all that added sugar. It also contains extra fiber by using the whole fruit instead of a high-sugar spread.
This blueberry toast is fast, filling, and nutrient rich. What’s not to love?!
Why you’ll love this blueberry toast
Blueberry toast is the perfect recipe because it’s:
- Easy – you don’t need any special kitchen equipment or cooking skills to pull this recipe together
- Satisfying – bread, healthy fats, and juicy berries make for a seriously delicious combo that will actually leave you full
- Well-balanced – this peanut butter blueberry toast contains energizing carbs, nourishing fats, hydrating berries, and some plant-based protein for a balanced meal
- Fast – this recipe will take you less than 5-minutes to make
- Kid-friendly – the whole family will love this tasty breakfast or snack
Ingredients and substitutions
To make this simple recipe, you’ll need five common ingredients:
- Whole wheat bread – this is the base of the blueberry toast. I recommend whole wheat because it’s an inexpensive and fiber-rich option, but you can use any bread you enjoy.
- Peanut butter – I like using natural peanut butter (where the ingredients are just peanuts and salt) for a lower sugar option. You could also use more ‘processed’ peanut butter if you like, or another nut/seed butter like almond, sunflower, or cashew.
- Blueberries – fresh blueberries bring so much delicious-ness to this recipe, but I’ve included instructions if you want to use frozen too! Sub for any other berry you enjoy.
- Honey – this is totally optional, but it does add some extra sweetness to this satisfying blueberry toast.
- Cinnamon – another optional but super tasty topping! Just a sprinkle adds loads of flavor.
How to make blueberry toast
Here are the steps you’ll need to prepare this recipe:
- Toast your bread. Use your toaster, air fryer, or oven to toast your bread to your desired color.
- Spread nut butter. Use a butter knife to spread peanut butter evenly over your piece of toast, reaching as close as possible to the edges.
- Add other toppings. Sprinkle blueberries evenly over peanut butter. Drizzle with honey and add a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
What if I only have frozen blueberries?
That’s okay! You can absolutely make this recipe with frozen blueberries instead of fresh.
Here’s what you’ll want to do. Toast your bread and spread with peanut butter. Then, add your frozen blueberries to a heat-safe dish and heat for 1-2 minutes in the microwave, or until blueberries are warmed and sitting in their own liquid.
Then, add 1 tsp chia seeds to your blueberries and stir well. Frozen blueberries release a lot of liquid after being reheated, and the chia seeds will absorb that.
After 5 minutes, check to see if all excess liquid has been absorbed by chia seeds. Add another half teaspoon if needed and wait another 5 minutes. Repeat until all liquid has been absorbed.
Then, add the blueberry chia mixture onto your peanut butter toast as normal!
Serving suggestions
For a snack, one piece of peanut butter blueberry toast is a solid serving.
For a balanced breakfast, I’d recommend serving two slices. Or, you can serve one slice of blueberry toast with a protein-rich side like one of these:
- Two scrambled or hard boiled eggs
- Half cup low sugar greek yogurt
- Handful of pumpkin seeds
- Half cup cottage cheese
- Protein shake
Tools and equipment
To toast your bread, you can use a standard toaster, air fryer, or toaster oven. Other than that, you won’t need any special equipment to make this blueberry peanut butter toast.
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Frequently asked questions
Blueberry toast is best enjoyed fresh. If you’re taking this to work or school, simply pack your ingredients separately, and then toast your bread and add toppings when you’re ready to eat. You could also enjoy this without toasting your bread or trying it in a sandwich.
Almond butter, sun butter, cashew butter, and almond butter would all be great on blueberry toast too! Or if you want a nut- and seed-free option, try it with cottage cheese or ricotta.
Feel free to sub blueberries for another berry like raspberries, blackberries, or sliced strawberries. You could also use sliced peaches or pear, or another fruit you love!
Nope! Unless you have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance (which is rare), wheat bread is a wonderful choice! Just know that bread is a source of carbohydrates. This means we want to add a source of protein, produce, and/or healthy fats to it to build a balanced meal.
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Blueberry Toast
Ingredients
- 1 slice whole wheat bread
- 1-2 Tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup blueberries
- 1 tsp honey, optional
- dash cinnamon, optional
Instructions
- Toast your bread: Use your toaster, air fryer, or oven to toast your bread to your desired color.
- Spread nut butter: Use a butter knife to spread peanut butter evenly over your piece of toast, reaching as close as possible to the edges.
- Add other toppings: Sprinkle blueberries evenly over peanut butter. Drizzle with honey and add a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
