Toast with berries, basil & cream cheese

Delight your taste buds with a flavorful and nutritious breakfast! This Toast with Berries, Basil & Cream Cheese recipe features whole-wheat bread topped with creamy cheese, fresh raspberries and blackberries, and a sprinkle of aromatic basil. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and delicious start to your day.

  • 18 May 2024
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 5 min
  • 1 Servings
  • 5 Ingredients

Toast with berries, basil & cream cheese

Looking for a quick and delicious breakfast or snack idea that's both nutritious and bursting with flavor? This Toast with Berries, Basil & Cream Cheese recipe is just what you need. Combining whole-wheat bread with creamy cheese and fresh berries, it's a delightful balance of textures and tastes.

Ingredients:

1 slice whole-wheat bread
27g
2 tbsp cream cheese
30g
1/4 cup raspberries
30g
1/4 cup blackberries
36g
1/2 tbsp basil
2.65g

Instructions:

1. Toast the Bread:
- Place the whole-wheat bread in a toaster or on a hot skillet.
- Toast until it reaches your desired level of crispiness, usually about 2-3 minutes.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese:
- While the bread is toasting, take 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and let it soften at room temperature for easier spreading.
3. Spread the Cream Cheese:
- Once the bread is toasted, spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the entire surface of the toast.
4. Add the Berries:
- Gently rinse the raspberries and blackberries under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Distribute the raspberries and blackberries evenly over the cream cheese layer on the toast.
5. Garnish with Basil:
- Finely chop the fresh basil.
- Sprinkle the chopped basil over the top of the berries for a burst of freshness and flavor.
6. Serve:
- Plate your toast and enjoy immediately.

Tips:

- You can lightly toast the whole-wheat bread to add an extra crunch to your toast.

- Make sure to soften the cream cheese at room temperature for easy spreading.

- Feel free to use any other berries you like, such as strawberries or blueberries, for a different flavor profile.

- For a more savory twist, add a sprinkle of sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil.

This Toast with Berries, Basil & Cream Cheese is a simple, yet delightful dish that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. The combination of fresh ingredients not only provides a nutritious option but also a burst of flavors with every bite. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size130 grams
Energy
Calories 160kcal7%
Protein
Protein 7g5%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 22g6%
Fiber 6g15%
Sugar 6g6%
Fat
Fat 6g7%
Saturated 2.95g10%
Cholesterol 16mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 60ug7%
Choline 18mg3%
Vitamin B1 0.14mg12%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg10%
Vitamin B3 1.72mg11%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg6%
Vitamin B9 36ug9%
Vitamin B12 0.28ug12%
Vitamin C 16mg18%
Vitamin E 0.94mg6%
Vitamin K 24ug19%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 110mg9%
Copper, Cu 0.17mg0%
Iron, Fe 1.29mg12%
Magnesium, Mg 40mg9%
Phosphorus, P 120mg10%
Potassium, K 260mg8%
Selenium, Se 9ug16%
Sodium, Na 230mg16%
Zinc, Zn 1.01mg9%
Water
Water 90g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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