Description
Berries & Basil Cream Cheese Toast is a refreshing and nutritious breakfast or snack option that combines the sweetness of fresh berries with the savory aroma of basil and cream cheese. This easy-to-make recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it a go-to choice for anyone looking for a healthy, quick, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup non-fat cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons pure honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices whole-wheat rustic French bread
- 1/4 cup raspberries, cut in half lengthwise
- 1/4 cup blackberries, cut in half lengthwise
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, honey, lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons of basil. Whip on high speed until light and fluffy.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place each slice of French bread into the pan and toast each side until golden brown.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of the whipped cream cheese mixture on each toasted bread slice.
- Divide the raspberries and blackberries between each slice and place on top of the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle each slice with the remaining basil, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- If you prefer gluten-free options, use gluten-free bread instead of whole-wheat bread.
- The cream cheese spread can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Adjust the amount of honey to your taste, depending on how sweet you like your toast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 143 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 131mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 21mg