It’s September and that means back to school. It can be hard to come up with new healthy options but we have some ideas for you! Whole wheat toast is hearty and healthy and it can be turned into a filling snack or breakfast with some fun toppings. Remember whole grain products pack a nutrient punch and keep you feeling fuller longer, check your label for 100% whole wheat or 100% whole grain.
Play around with our system below to make tasty toasts part of a fun back to school routine.
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Toast a piece of 100%
whole wheat bread
Add a spread
Peanut butter
Mashed avocado
Hummus
Cream cheese
Add a fruit or veggie
Sliced apple
Strawberries
Banana
Raspberries
Sliced tomato
Sliced cucumber
Sliced bell pepper
Make it your own!
Cinnamon
Chopped nuts
Hot sauce
Herbs
Cooked egg
Seeds
Dive in
Yum!
Here are some of our favorite toast combos.
Peanut butter, sliced strawberries and chopped peanuts
Mashed avocado, cooked egg, dash of hot sauce
Cream cheese, sliced cucumber and sliced tomato
Hummus, sliced bell pepper and a bit of cilantro
Happy Snacking!
Kelly Verburgt and Christine Hradek
Christine Hradek is a State Nutrition Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She coordinates ISU’s programs which help families with low income make healthy choices with limited food budgets. Christine loves helping families learn to prepare healthy foods, have fun in the kitchen and save money. In her spare time, Christine enjoys cooking, entertaining and cheering on her favorite college football teams with her family and friends.
