Ingredients
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Basic Recipe:
- 2 slices bread of your choice (whole wheat, sourdough, white, multigrain, or gluten-free)
- 2-3 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1-2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon
Optional Toppings (choose your favorites):
- ½ banana, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds or hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon granola
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Place bread slices in your toaster and toast to your preferred level of doneness. For this recipe, medium-golden toast works perfectly—crispy enough to hold toppings but not so dark that it’s crunchy throughout. If using a toaster oven, toast at 375°F for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully.
- Warm the Peanut Butter (Optional): For easier spreading, especially if using natural peanut butter straight from the fridge, place peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 10-15 seconds. It should be slightly softened but not hot or melted. This step makes spreading much easier and prevents tearing the toast.
- Spread the Peanut Butter: While toast is still warm, generously spread peanut butter over each slice, covering all the way to the edges. Use about 1-1½ tablespoons per slice, or more if you love peanut butter! The warmth of the toast will help the peanut butter spread smoothly and melt slightly into the surface.
- Drizzle the Honey: Using a spoon, drizzle honey over the peanut butter in a back-and-forth motion to ensure even coverage. Start with 1-2 teaspoons per slice and add more to taste. You want the honey to pool slightly in some areas while coating the entire surface. Tip: Warming honey for 5-10 seconds in the microwave makes it easier to drizzle!
- Add Optional Toppings: If using any toppings, add them now while the toast is still warm. Arrange banana slices in overlapping rows, scatter berries artfully, sprinkle with seeds or nuts, or add a pinch of cinnamon. Press toppings gently into the peanut butter so they stick.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your peanut butter honey toast right away while it’s warm and the peanut butter is still soft and creamy. The contrast between warm toast and cool fruit (if using) is absolutely delicious!
Notes
- Bread Choice: Thicker slices hold toppings better without getting soggy.
- Natural Peanut Butter: If using natural PB that separates, stir well before measuring and consider warming it for easier spreading.
- Honey Measurement: Adjust honey to your sweetness preference—some people prefer a light drizzle, others love it generously coated!
- Make it Vegan: Use vegan bread and substitute maple syrup for honey, or ensure your honey is ethically sourced.
- Kid-Friendly: Let children help spread toppings and arrange fruit for a fun cooking activity.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices of toast with peanut butter and honey (no additional toppings)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg