Vegemite, peanut butter: Healthiest toast spreads revealed

Looking for something other than Vegemite on toast for breakfast that also ticks the healthy box? Turn a slice of bread into a good-for-you meal with these inspiring ideas.

What should I put on my toast? It’s a question we ask ourselves every time the toast pops up, but which spread is the best for you?

Taste.com.au is here to help you decide, giving you some pros and cons for each topping.

Vegemite

Pro: low in sugar and fat

Con: high in salt and generally eaten with butter, which increases the fat content

Vegemite on toast – there’s nothing more Aussie than that.

Peanut butter

Pro: contains healthy fats and protein

Con: it may contain a lot of added oil and it is high in calories

Is peanut butter your go-to toast spread?

Jam and honey

Pro: low in salt and contains no fat

Con: both are high in sugar, which if not burnt off turns into fat

Tahini

Pro: no salt or sugar and provides some protein

Con: like peanut butter, it is high in calories and fat

Do you prefer avocado on toast?

Avocado

Pro: high in monosaturated ‘good’ fat and a good source of vitamin E and potassium

Con: it is high in calories, so don’t go overboard otherwise the positives will outweigh the negatives.

10 healthy toast topping ideas for breakfast

If you’re after something a little more substantial than a simple spread, try these healthier toppings for toast:

1. Better-for-you French toast

2. Sourdough with ricotta and banana

3. Green toad in the hole

4. Avocado & feta smash on toasted rye

5. Sourdough toast with nut butter, banana and blueberries

Sourdough toast with nut butter, banana and blueberries.

6. Smashed avo on sweet potato toast

7. Spicy avocado & salmon toasted muffin

8. Healthier ‘Nutella’

9. French toast with avocado & shaved parmesan

10. Breakfast bruschetta

For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.

Originally published as Vegemite, peanut butter: Healthiest toast spreads revealed