Make these easy and adorable animal face toast using simple spreads and healthy fruits. A perfect breakfast, snack or lunch for kids!
Looking for a delightful way to jazz up your kiddo’s breakfast, snack or school lunch? Move over boring sandwiches, because cute animal face toast is here! Not only are these delicious toasts a visual treat, but they’re also a delicious way to incorporate fruits and wholesome spreads. Here are four fun, cute, and easy ideas that will surely bring smiles at the breakfast table or in the school cafeteria!
1. Peanut Butter Strawberry Cats
Whisker into the day with this delightful feline face!
Ingredients:
- Toasted bread
- Peanut butter
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Apples
- Blueberries
Instructions:
- Spread a generous layer of peanut butter over your toast.
- Slice two strawberries in half and place them as the cat’s ears.
- Place a raspberry in the center for the nose.
- Thinly slice apples to create the whiskers – you’ll need six slices.
- Finish off with two blueberries for the eyes.
2. Nutella Chocolate Banana Monkey
No monkey business here, just pure deliciousness!
Ingredients:
- Toasted bread
- Nutella
- Bananas
- Blueberries
Instructions:
- Spread a good layer of Nutella on your toast.
- Slice bananas to form the monkey’s ears and two for the mouth.
- Add two blueberries for the monkey eyes.
3. Peanut Butter Bear
A bear-y special treat for those bear-y special mornings!
Ingredients:
- Toasted bread
- Peanut butter
- Bananas
- Blueberries
Instructions:
- Start by spreading peanut butter over your toast.
- Slice bananas for the bear’s ears and one for the mouth.
- Add two blueberries for the eyes and one in the center of the banana to complete the mouth.
4. Cream Cheese Strawberry Owl
Whoo’s ready for a wise and tasty start to their day?
Ingredients:
- Toasted bread
- Cream cheese
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
Instructions:
- Lather your toast with a generous spread of cream cheese.
- Slice strawberries and layer them on top and on the sides for a feathery appearance.
- Place a raspberry in the center for the nose/beak.
- Round off with two blueberries for eyes.
What are some fun toast ideas? Toast Variations to try:
Toast isn’t just about butter, PB&J, or jam anymore! There are countless ways to top and prepare your slices to cater to both sweet and savory cravings. Here are some inventive variations on toast to get you inspired:
- Avocado Toast:
- Classic: Mash avocado, lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Upgrade: Add sliced radishes, feta cheese, or a poached egg on top.
- Hummus and Veggie Toast:
- Spread hummus on toasted bread.
- Top with sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of za’atar.
- Ricotta and Berry Toast:
- Spread fresh ricotta cheese on toast.
- Top with mixed berries, a drizzle of honey, and some mint leaves.
- Tuna Salad Toast:
- Mix canned tuna with mayo, mustard, diced celery, and onions.
- Spread on toast and top with sliced hard-boiled eggs.
- Apple and Peanut Butter Toast:
- Spread peanut or almond butter on toast.
- Add thinly sliced apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Caprese Toast:
- Spread a thin layer of pesto.
- Top with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
- French Toast:
- Dip your bread in a mixture of beaten eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Pan fry until golden and serve with maple syrup and berries
Conclusion
Breakfast can sometimes be a hurried affair, especially on school mornings. These cute animal face toasts are not only quick and easy but also ensure that kids get a fun, nutritious, and delightful start to their day. They can also serve as a friendly back-to-school lunch idea or even as an after-school snack. The combination of fresh fruits, creamy spreads, and toasted bread balances health with taste.
Animal Face Toast
- Toast
- Peanut Butter
- Cream Cheese
- Chocolate Spread e.g. Nutella
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- Apples
INSTRUCTIONS
Peanut Butter Cat Toast
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Spread a generous layer of peanut butter over your toast. Slice two strawberries in half and place them as the cat’s ears. Place a raspberry in the center for the nose. Thinly slice apples to create the whiskers – you’ll need six slices. Finish off with two blueberries for the eyes.
Chocolate Banana Monkey
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Spread a good layer of Nutella on your toast. Slice bananas to form the monkey’s ears and two for the mouth. Add two blueberries for the monkey eyes.
Peanut Butter Bear
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Start by spreading peanut butter over your toast. Slice bananas for the bear’s ears and one for the mouth. Add two blueberries for the eyes and one in the center of the banana to complete the mouth.
Cream Cheese Strawberry Owl
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Lather your toast with a generous spread of cream cheese. Slice strawberries and layer them on top and on the sides for a feathery appearance. Place a raspberry in the center for the nose/beak. Round off with two blueberries for eyes.