If you’re looking for a meal in a hurry, things on toast can be quick, easy and good for you.
Method
Savoury ideas:
• Beans on toast. If you can, opt for the “no added sugar and salt” versions, they taste the same as the standard ones. Microwave, heat in a pan or have cold.
• Scrambled/boiled/poached eggs – you can microwave, use a kettle (for boiled eggs) or use a pan. Try this with a yeast extract spread on toast for added nutrients and a delicious twist. A sliced tomato is also a great addition.
• Tinned mackerel or sardines in tomato sauce on toast. Mash up the fish, spread it on the toast. Adding some sliced onion – any kind will do, is a delicious added extra.
• Light cream cheese or cottage cheese, lean ham, tomato and cucumber.
Ingredients
Sweet ideas
• Peanut butter and banana.
• Cream cheese or quark with sliced
apple and a drizzle of honey.
• Cottage cheese with tinned pineapple.
Equipment: Toaster, kettle or microwave, knife
Healthy hacks:
- If you choose wholemeal bread you get extra fibre which is good for your gut and helps to keep you fuller for longer.
- Topping with fruit will give you 1 of your 5 a day servings of fruit and veg.
- Topping with cottage cheese is a protein and calcium boost for healthy teeth and bones.