Protein Packed Toast Toppings

Quality and quantity matter when it comes to protein sources, your requirement will depend on a number of factors as a general rule it is ideal to have approximately 1g of protein per kg of body weight per day. Protein not only nourishes muscles but also is required to balance mood and hormones!

A protein packed breakfast can make a huge difference in preventing energy fluctuations and sweet cravings throughout the day. Protein is a macronutrient that keeps blood sugar levels stable and improves meal satiety.

A lot of my clients previously started their day with a bowl of quick oats, vegemite on toast or a fruit smoothie. After making some small tweaks to their breakfast intake they find that they feel more energised throughout the day, have less energy crashes and aren’t craving as many sweet foods.

Here are some of favourite protein packed toast toppings (some of these are simple enough to incorporate when your on the run and don’t have as much time to make breakfast).

ABC Spread + Hemp Seeds + Banana

Method:

  • Toast 1-2 slices of bread of choice (preferably wholegrain, avoid white/refined breads)

  • Top each slice with 1 tablespoon ABC (almond, brazil nut, cashew) spread

  • Top each slice with 1 tablespoon hemp seeds

  • Top each slice with 1/4-1/2 banana

  • Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavour

Goat Cheese + Fig + Hemp Seeds

Method:

  • Toast 1-2 slices of bread of choice (preferably wholegrain, avoid white/refined breads)

  • Top each slice with 1 tablespoon goat cheese

  • Top each slice with 1 tablespoon hemp seeds

  • Top each slice with 1 sliced fresh fig

Hummus + Seeds + Tomato

Method:

  • Toast 1-2 slices of bread of choice (preferably wholegrain, avoid white/refined breads)

  • Top each slice with 1-2 tablespoon hummus

  • Top each slice with 1 tablespoon hemp seeds and 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

  • Top each slice with 1/2 sliced tomato and a handful of alfalfa sprouts

Smoked Salmon + Avocado + Rocket

Method:

  • Toast 1-2 slices of bread of choice (preferably wholegrain, avoid white/refined breads)

  • Top each slice with 1/4 smashed avocado and handful of rocket

  • Top each slice with approx 50g smoked salmon

Smoked Salmon + Goat Cheese + Rocket

Method:

  • Toast 1-2 slices of bread of choice (preferably wholegrain, avoid white/refined breads)

  • Top each slice with half cube goats cheese (approx 1 tablespoon) and handful of rocket

  • Top each slice with approx 50g smoked salmon

Sardines + Spinach + Dill

Method:

  • Toast 1-2 slices of bread of choice (preferably wholegrain, avoid white/refined breads)

  • Top each slice with 5-10 spinach leaves and half can sardines

  • Top with sprinkle of dill for flavour