THAT’S RIGHT. No jam, but a thick smear of fresh avocado instead. Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle salt and breakfast (or snack) is done faster than you can say, “My kids will NEVER eat that”.
I know because I didn’t think mine would either.
But because we’re always gluttons for punishment trying new things around here, the kids were riding a wave of confidence. They remembered how much they liked a certain cabbage, sausage and apple dinner the other night, the one that NO ONE would even try initially.
Now they won’t stop talking about this toast. This totally sugar-free, fill-you-up, easy-to-make and even better-for-you breakfast.
And that’s fine with me.
Health benefits of avocados:
- Packed with more than 22 vitamins
- More potassium than bananas
- High in monounsaturated fatty acids (which reduces inflammation and helps ward off cancer)
- Loaded with fiber
- Helpful for lowering cholesterol
- Antioxidants that protect eyes
TIP: After you cut the avocado in half, remove the side with the pit. Hold the remaining half in your palm and use a fork or spoon to mash up the insides right there, using the skin as a bowl. You could add the lemon juice and salt right there, or let the kids do it All By Myself, which mine prefer every time.
Wow, I would have never thought of this for breakfast. We are pretty hooked on jam and this sounds like such a hearty option instead.
I hear that! I thought I’d have to pry the jam spoon out of my two-year-old’s hands but he LOVES this. Once I got them to try it–relying HEAVILY on the recent success of the “Black Bart’s Beans” in our enchilada casserole, “Remember when you tried it and it was great?”–they were in.
Love it! What kind of bread is that?
It’s “Dave’s Killer Bread”. My husband calls it “twigs and sticks” bread but it makes the greatest toast in the world. Thick and hearty plus it’s organic, non-gmo and FULL of nutrition. I have NO affiliation with them at all but just love the bread. Ezekiel bread is probably similar. Both are (often) available at Trader Joe’s and Costco.
Sounds like guacamole! But without the spice and perfect for kids.
That’s right, Tom! I told them as much and it’s delightful to hear a 2-year-old try to say guacamole.