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.
- 23 Apr 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 1 Servings
- 5 Ingredients
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:
Instructions:
- 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.
- While the bread is toasting, take 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and let it soften at room temperature for easier spreading.
- Once the bread is toasted, spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the entire surface of the toast.
- 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.
- Finely chop the fresh basil.
- Sprinkle the chopped basil over the top of the berries for a burst of freshness and flavor.
- 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 Size | 130 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 160kcal | 8% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 7g | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 22g | 6% |
| Fiber 6g | 15% |
| Sugar 6g | 6% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 6g | 7% |
| Saturated 2.95g | 10% |
| Cholesterol 16mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 60ug | 7% |
| Choline 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 0.14mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 0.13mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 1.72mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 0.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B9 36ug | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 0.28ug | 12% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E 0.94mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K 24ug | 19% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 110mg | 9% |
| Copper, Cu 0.17mg | 19% |
| Iron, Fe 1.29mg | 12% |
| Magnesium, Mg 40mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus, P 120mg | 10% |
| Potassium, K 260mg | 8% |
| Selenium, Se 9ug | 16% |
| Sodium, Na 230mg | 16% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.01mg | 9% |
| Water | |
| Water 90g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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