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10 Butter Alternatives For Your Breakfast Toast

Whether you’re sick and tired of butter, or just need to switch things up - we have TEN Butter Alternatives for Toast to cover any taste buds you might have. From something sweet to salty and everything in between!

Two pieces of toast topped with fruit jam and chia seeds.
by Aly Michell Dated: April 8, 2022 Last Modified: August 28, 2023 1 Comment
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  • Avocado 
  • Hummus 
  • Chutney 
  • Pesto 
  • Fruit Jam 
  • Peanut Butter 
  • Refried Beans 
  • Roasted Garlic 
  • Date Paste
  • Marmite or Vegemite 

Avocado 

Slice ‘em, mash ‘em or chop them up. Either way, they’re delicious on toasted bread. Forget the butter, this plant-based source of fat is perfectly creamy and packed with fiber. To make your avocado toast even better, add salt, pepper, garlic powder, chopped red onion, and tomatoes. Avocados are very nutritious and include a considerable amount of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E, Vitamin K, B5, folate, and copper. 

Hummus 

Hummus is an easy and quick way to enjoy breakfast toast. And it doesn’t have to be JUST hummus. Bulk up your hummus with some of your favorite toppings and seasonings. You can even go for everything bagel seasoning to add some texture and flavor to your hummus toast. 

Not only is hummus delicious, but it packs a nutrient punch! In a 100-gram serving of hummus, there are about 8 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, and a significant amount of manganese, copper, folate, iron, zinc, and thiamin. 

Chutney 

Chutney is a dip, spread, or condiment from India, the Caribbean, South Asia, and parts of Africa. They can be sweet or savory - depending on how it’s made. They can be sweet, tangy, or even spicy, choose what you like!  

Pesto 

Pesto is usually made with basil, hard cheese, and olive oil. If you’re into pesto, but want it vegan - we have a plant-based pesto recipe on the blog! Add a layer of pesto to your toast and add tofu scramble if you need something hearty. It makes for an easy snack or morning meal.

Fruit Jam 

Fruit jam, fruit preservatives, or marmalade are all great additions to toast! They can be made with bitter orange, citrus fruit, grape, strawberry, blackberry, mango, or fig - the list goes on and on. Go for homemade, buy local, or purchase some from a grocery store, the choice is yours. 

Peanut Butter 

Nut butter like peanuts are a great way to add hunger-fighting fat and protein to the start of your day - keeping you satiated for longer. Other nut butter to consider include almond butter, cashew butter, and hazelnut butter. Natural peanut butter has a whopping 10% of the DV for Vitamin B6 and 12% of the DV for Magnesium. 

Refried Beans 

Load up your toasted bread with your favorite refried beans along with any other toppings (tomatoes, onion, salsa) and make it a hearty meal packed with plant-based fiber! You can go for either refried pinto beans or refried black beans! Both are delicious and can be found vegetarian (just make sure it does not contain lard). 

Roasted Garlic 

Garlic lovers - you’re going to swoon over this one! When roasting garlic, they turn buttery, soft, and slightly sweet. Once they’re done, just spread them onto a slice of your favorite toasted bread. 

Date Paste

Sweeten up those loaves with homemade date paste! All you need is 2 ingredients - or 3 to give it a boost of cinnamon spice. Naturally sweetened by dates alone. Meaning, no added sugar or syrups. In a 100-gram serving of dates, there are 20% of the RDI for potassium, 18% of the RDI for copper, 15% of the RDI for manganese, and 12% of the RDI for Vitamin B6. 

Marmite or Vegemite 

Go for something a little different and spread some marmite or vegemite onto those toasty slices! They are a great source of B vitamins and packed with niacin and folic acid. If you’re into savory and salty - they are great additions to toast! 

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  1. Dahn

    April 08, 2022 at 1:19 pm

    I love all of these options except I'm not sure about the Vegemite. That is a bit too strong for me LOL. Thanks for sharing!

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