Last week, I was craving a nice PB&J toast for breakfast. I wanted it badly. I opened the refrigerator, and “d’oh,” there was no jam in there! My tummy was growling. This was a kitchen emergency.
Thankfully, a basket of strawberries (that were a little past their prime) was there to save the day! I sliced a nice thick slice of La Brea Bakery’s whole grain loaf (one of my favorites!), got it all nice and toasty, slathered a generous layer of peanut butter, and plopped some mashed strawberries on top with a drizzle of local honey. Oh my. Talk about a taste explosion! See the photo of my creation here.
I’ve done a similar thing with bananas before, but why did it take me so long to add other fresh fruits on PB toast? The best part of all this was that the fruit with honey was way less sweet than regular jam, AND there were no artificial sweeteners or refined sugar in it! It just felt healthier. The fruits also add so much more complexity in terms of taste, and it turned a drab breakfast into a fancy pants dish. We’re talking $4 toast style.
For my second attempt, I decided to mix blackberries with nectarines. I won’t lie, it took a lot of self-control for me to photograph this toast without devouring it all immediately. I know, this recipe ridiculously simple, but it’s something that we don’t make often enough. If you like peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, you need to try this recipe soon before summer fruits go out of season!
Grown-Up PB&J Toast
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread, I used La Brea Bakery’s Whole Grain Loaf
- 1 1/2 TBS unsalted peanut butter
- 1/2 ripe medium nectarine, diced
- 8-10 large blackberries, chopped
- 2 tsp honey, or add more to taste
Instructions
- Toast the bread, and spread peanut butter on each toast.
- In a small bowl, mix the nectarines and blackberries. Spoon the fruit mixture on top of the toast.
- Drizzle a teaspoon of honey on top of each slice of toast.
Notes
Joanne says
So this is just WAY better than plain old jelly or jam!!
Lisa says
I’m not going to lie. I eat this about every other day for breakfast now!
Kara Lydon, RD says
Um YES. PB&J was my staple lunch all throughout childhood. And every once in a while I gravitate back to it for old times sake. But this takes PB&J to a whole other level. Love the fresh berries + nectarine on top! Mmmmm…
Lisa says
Thanks, Kara! I know exactly how you feel about going back to childhood faves! I feel like I have been most inspired by those foods right now.
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating says
YES! This looks awesome. I do peanut butter toast with sliced strawberries on top all the time…it is divine!
Lisa says
Yes! Strawberries on top taste so good, too!
Farrah says
I loved PB&J sandwiches in my youth; this is such an awesome idea! I obtained half a billion (well, 45) peaches earlier today, so I’m definitely gonna try this out with em’! 😀
Lisa says
Yes! Let me know how it goes with the peaches!
Megan (Megan Makes Food) says
I LOVE this idea! I can’t wait to try it out. Yum! 🙂
Lisa says
Thanks, Megan! Let me know how it goes!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
So simple, but so perfect. You can never grow wrong with the flavors of pb & J
Lisa says
So true! Thanks, Kristen!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Lisa….I think you’ve started something here. Genius.
Lisa says
Thanks, Arman!!
Thea @ Baking Magique says
I’ve never had fruit on bread but will definitely try now!
Lisa says
Let me know how it goes for you, Thea!
Deni McKenzie says
I cannot eat any of the solenoids..potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers. I’m non-celiac gluten intolerant. What is the best breakfast for these conditions?
Lisa Lin says
Hi, Deni. I’m sorry, I don’t think I’m the best person to answer this question!