100+ Healthy & Nutritious Toppings for Toast

These toppings can transform your toast from basic to epic in a matter of minutes!

Below, you’ll find a list of ideas you can spread on toast, savory toppings, sweet toppings, filing ingredients, and even transform your toast into a meal! I’m telling you… toast for breakfast will never the same again!

six slices of toast with a variety of toppings

While you can turn your bread slices into epic crispy and golden vessels for toppings, you can also make perfect toast without a toaster in a pan, make toast in the air fryer, or crisp up bread into toast in the oven!

What to Spread on Toast Instead of Butter

Looking for something beyond basic to spread on your warm, crispy toast? These savory and sweet spreads will revive boring, old toast!

Cinnamon Butter: tastes just like the Texas Roadhouse butter!
Roasted Garlic: buy your own spread or roast spreadable garlic.
Mayonaise: spread on before toasting for crispy, golden bread.
Spinach and Artichoke Spread: just as good on toast as the chips and dip version.
Margarine: better alternative to traditional butter on bread!
Marmalade: fruit preserve that is unfussy and delicious.
Olive Oil: a light drizzle will take your toast a long way.
Gravy: similar to biscuits and gravy-instead toast and gravy.
Cream Cheese: one of the best soft cheeses to spread on toast.
Cottage Cheese: this cheese’s texture pairs wonderfully with savory options on toast.
Ricotta Cheese: spreads nicely on warm, crispy toast.
Peanut Butter: peanut butter and banana toast is epic.
Almond Butter: pair with your favorite sweet toast toppings.
Greek Yogurt: high-protein toast? Breakfast win.
Maple Syrup: a French toast vibe.
Jam: If this is your jam, spread on your favorite flavor.
Jelly: Semi-sweet grape jelly is a favorite on toast.
Honey: a semisweet spread that is best paired with sweet and savory combinations
Nutella: hazelnut + chocolate = your favorite toast.

Sweet Toast Toppings

When you have a craving for a sweet toast breakfast, this list comes in handy! From fruits, holiday spices, and candies, these toppings will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.

Strawberries: nature’s candy belongs on toast!
Lemon Zest: a little bit of zest or juice mixes sweet, citrusy flavor with buttery toast.
Raspberries: a pop of color to top boring toast.
Blueberries: full of berry goodness to top on your sweet toast.
Blackberries: frozen or fresh top toast just as well.
Sliced Banana: combined with peanut butter is so delicious!
Sliced Kiwis: slice and dice as thin or thick as you would like for a great texture!
Sliced Peaches: toast that is worthy of holding the title.
Sliced Apples: looking for more crunch? Thinly slice your favorite apples for an epically crunchy and sweet toast.
Coconut Shavings: a little crunch of paradise.
Whipped Cream: everything tastes better with whipped cream!
Vanilla: a few drops of vanilla extract will sweeten the toast to a new level.
Cinnamon: cinnamon toast is one of the most popular topping options and relatively inexpensive.
Mint: your toast will be in sweet mint condition.
Nutmeg: stronger than cinnamon, so don’t pour over ⅛ of a teaspoon on holiday toast!
Peanuts: a few dropped peanuts mix honey nut crunch to an epic toast.
Almonds: toast or sprinkle for a mix of salty and sweet toast.
Pecans: pecans are delicious on any sweet toast because they are buttery and sweet too!
Oats: top with protein-rolled oats or oatmeal topped on toast.
Chia Seeds: a healthy recommendation to add to semi-sweet toast.
Granola: a generous handful jazzes up boring toast.
Pumpkin Seeds: pumpkin flavor and toast give the slightest crunch for a satiating breakfast.
Trail Mix: this convenient snack just made its debut…on toast!
Raisins: a comforting treat that is delicious when warm.
Chocolate Chips: because it tastes good!
Powdered Sugar: mmm, French toast!
Brown Sugar: Makes crunchy and fragrant sweet toast.
Granulated Sugar: if you don’t have powdered or brown sugar, regular sugar adds sweetness to traditional toast.
Chocolate Drizzle: everything is better with chocolate. period.
Caramel Drizzle: caramelize your buttery toast.
Blueberry Drizzle: try my homemade blueberry syrup.
Strawberry Drizzle: try my better than iHop strawberry syrup.
Sprinkles: kid’s choice goes to…sprinkle toast!
Peppermint Bark: use leftover holiday candy canes for a wintery wonderland toast.

Savory Toast Toppings

These savory toast breakfast toppings are anything but average and will have you jumping out of bed in the morning to make!

Cottage cheese: incredible on it’s own or you can mix it up and make a cottage cheese avocado toast.
Blue Cheese: this moldy cheese is a flagrant and tasty topping.
Feta: top on toast for a taste of Greece.
Parmesan Cheese: great on toast because it is so melty and cheesy.
Mozzarella Balls: pair with any savory ingredients for an unforgettable breakfast.
Laughing Cow Cheese: really any cheese you have leftover pairs well with toast.
Butter: Butter on everything, duh.
Avocado: one avocado toast coming up!
Kale: this one you’ll want to eat again and again.
Spinach: add greens to your favorite savory toast to round out your breakfast.
Lettuce: creates unique and flavorful toast.
Guacamole: a topping that doesn’t cost extra!
Pesto: delicious, creamy pesto meet golden, crunchy toast.
Pico de Gallo: pico and cheese provide a tasty and crispy barrier on toast.
Jalapeño: spice lovers, add some heat to your favorite toast.
Sweet Potato: tender sweet potato is a fun and easy breakfast!
Mashed Chickpea: a vegetarian toast idea that can be garnished to look awesome.
Mushroom: cheap and tasty.
Olives: Mediterranean-tasting toast that is oh so savory and crunchy.
Cucumber: crunchy, refreshing, and adds light flavor to toast.
Matchstick Carrots: sneak more veggies in with thinly sliced carrots.
Bean Sprouts: nutrient-dense and light for a filling breakfast.
Fried Green Tomato: this epic combination tastes just like fancy toast!
Cherry Tomato: replace big tomatoes with mini cherry tomatoes for a burst of flavor.
Corn: savory toast topping that pairs well with other savory options.
Grilled Onions: this savory toast pairs best with deli-meat or veggies, in my opinion.
Sesame Seeds: a depth of flavor that is waiting to be unlocked!
Fried Egg: full of runny and ooey gooey egg that tastes soo good on toast.
Scrambled Eggs: cheesy scrambled eggs with paprika. Chef’s kiss!
Hard-boiled Egg: thinly slice hard-boiled eggs for a protein-rich and chewy toast.
Hummus: this Greek-inspired toast would make Zeus proud.
Baked Beans: a proper English breakfast that you will enjoy!
White Beans: canned white beans work just as well to create a savory breakfast.
Bacon: don’t forget the crispy, crunchy bacon!
Smoked Salmon: if you’ve never tried this one, you’ll thank me later.
Chicken Salad: leftover chicken salad? No problem!
Sausage: use your favorite patties or links for a high-protein breakfast.
Sliced Turkey: deli meat pairs well with toast when they are both warm and soft.
Sliced Ham: a flavor combo that just…works.
Salami: best paired with eggs and toast!
Cilantro: the cilantro people have entered the chat.
Chives: adds a mild onion-like flavor to toast if that’s your jam.
Basil: pair with strawberries, mozzarella, and balsamic for a refreshing toast.
Ginger: this toast cleanses your palate so you can eat more!
Everything Bagel Seasoning: sooooo crunchy and full of flavor for an epic toast.
Red Pepper Flakes: sprinkle for a little bit of heat on savory toast.
Salt ‘n Pepper: for minimal toast flavoring.
Italian Seasoning: if you have some left-over in your cabinet or pantry, now is a good time to let it shine on your toast.
Balsamic Vinaigrette: this with basil, tomato, or mozzarella is heaven on Earth.
Sriracha: another heatworthy topping that kicks things up a notch.