Rainbow toast is spread with cream cheese, drizzled with honey and then topped with fruits in all the colors of the rainbow for a fun breakfast!
My kids were feeling left out of the toast craze so I made them a super fun, super colorful rainbow toast!
See, we don’t usually keep avocados around. Neither kid has ever really taken to them. So the avocado toast options weren't really working for us.
And of course they like toast. Usually with their cheesy eggs every Saturday morning. And sometimes with peanut butter for an afternoon snack. Anything with peanut butter.
But I wanted to give them a little something more in the way of toasty fun.
So I went with ALL the fruits!
They were so excited when they saw this rainbow toast.
M was like, “WOW Mommy!” Immediately followed by, "Can I have the whole thing?”
This fun breakfast or snack is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day, too, in a festive way.
(And if you want some more food fun, check out these healthy green recipes for St. Patrick's Day.)
Plus, it's oh so simple to make.
The whole wheat bread is toasted, spread with cream cheese and drizzled with honey.
Then I used strawberries, mandarin oranges, banana, green grapes, blueberries and pomegranate seeds for the fruits and arranged them in the colors of the rainbow order.
ROY G BIV anyone?
This is very verstaile, too.
Use whatever kind of bread you love. White, wheat, sandwich, bakery - any of it will work.
You can also adjust and sub some of these fruits out. Try kiwi for the green grapes, red grapes for the pomegranate, blackberries for the blueberries, even pineapple for the banana, for instance.
We don’t always have all the colors of fruit, but we’re usually pretty close. These kids, man, they are little fruit monsters. #atleastitshealthy
And they are happy to be in on the toast trend fun.
Eat the rainbow (the real food kind) - and enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
Rainbow Toast
Ingredients
- 4 pieces whole wheat bread, toasted
- ⅓ cup plain cream cheese, divided
- 4 teaspoons honey, divided
- 4 large strawberries, thinly sliced
- 1 mandarin orange, divided into segments
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 12-15 green grapes, halved if desired
- ⅓ cup blueberries
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Spread the cream cheese evenly over each piece of toast and drizzle with 1 teaspoon honey per piece.
- Spread the fruit in a rainbow array: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple.
- Serve and enjoy!
Sonal
I think that's a better option than the avocado toast Kathryn :). These look super adorbs!!😀❤️
Kathryn
Thanks Sonal! It's such a fun breakfast (for all ages) 🙂
Meredith
I love all the good vitamins packed into this fun breakfast - or snack- or even lunch! And the idea of honey and cream cheese together sounds really yummy!!!!!! What a great idea.
Kathryn
Thanks Meredith! It really is a great idea any time of day 🙂
Tracy | Baking Mischief
I'm a big avocado fan, and I would trade in my avocado toast for these in a heartbeat! This is such a great and healthy breakfast, but I love that there is a little cream cheese in there for richness, so you know you'll feel satisfied when you are done.
Kathryn
Yes Tracy! This really does fill you up - the cream cheese adds some heft and the whole grain bread gives some staying power, plus all the good natural sugars from the honey and the fruit. Hope you give it a try!
Ramona W
Wow, this is so beautiful!! Talking about eating the rainbow!! I think my kids would definitely enjoy this toast. 🙂
Kathryn
Thanks Ramona! My little ones were SO excited when they saw this! Hope you give it a try!
Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry
Love this idea, Kathryn! Sometimes it's those simple little things that make all the difference when you're a wee one, like having pretty, colourful toast! My Mum used to do similar things with our food when my brother and I were little, and I still remember it all these years later. I think this toast would be fabulous for adults too - why should the kids have all the fun? 😛
Kathryn
Aww, that's so sweet. And I totally agree - I absolutely make this for us grown-ups too 🙂
Summer
I need to try this! It looks so simple and nice ♥
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Kathryn
Thanks Summer! It really is a quick and easy breakfast or snack to put together 🙂
simonacallas
Simple, beautiful and healthy ❤ I love rainbow so I am thrilled to have it on my plate 🙂 Wonderful idea!
Kathryn
Thanks! It makes for a very happy breakfast 🙂
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago
This would be a great healthy breakfast and would get me well on my way to having enough fruit for the day!
Kathryn
Yes it would! And it's such a fun, happy way to start the day 🙂
Erin @ Stay At Home Yogi
My kids are fruit monsters too! I love this toast, what a fun and beautiful idea!
Kathryn
Haha, glad it's not just me 🙂 Thanks Erin!
Willow | Will Cook For Friends
This is SUCH a great idea! I'm not a kid, and I totally want to make this for myself. I love doing toast with a schmear of cream cheese and a little bit of fresh strawberries, or strawberry jam, so I'm already halfway there!
Kathryn
Oh I definitely enjoyed some of this rainbow toast too - it's so fun! And yes, you're on your way already 🙂
Julia
How fun! I'd love to try this and see how my kids react!
Kathryn
I hope it makes them as happy as it makes mine 🙂
Frugal Hausfrau
What a fun idea! This would make breakfast really special for the littles! Thanks for sharing this with us on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Kathryn
Thanks Mollie! My little ones love this fun toast!
Helen Fern
What a fun way to eat your fruit! Would love you to come share on the "What's for Dinner" linky!
http://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-32/
Kathryn
It really is 🙂 Thanks - I'll definitely check out the party!
Helen Fern
What a deliciously fun idea! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner Link up!
Kathryn
Thanks Helen! My kiddos go crazy for this fun toast!