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(51 Posts)
Mazgg Tue 26-May-26 11:49:33

I've been trying to think of something to spread on toast for breakfast, preferably savoury. I don't like marmite and I'm tired of peanut butter. Any suggestions?

Aldom Tue 26-May-26 11:52:28

Sardines?

Oreo Tue 26-May-26 11:53:11

Baked beans? Scrambled egg?

Ashcombe Tue 26-May-26 11:54:10

Go continental and have cheese, ham or any kind of tinned fish?

merlotgran Tue 26-May-26 11:58:47

I often go through my fridge to have a ‘use up’ and often as not whatever it is gets spread on toast and eaten at any time of the day, including breakfast.

Favourites are:
Hummus.
Taramasalata.
Egg mayonnaise.
Anything cheesy
Anything spicy.

Sometimes I think I’m just a human dustbin but toast is the great love of my life! 😂

Spinnaker Tue 26-May-26 12:00:06

Can't beat a good quality potted beef - preferably made by your local butcher 😋

MissAdventure Tue 26-May-26 12:05:41

Marmite, strong spreadable cheese.

MissAdventure Tue 26-May-26 12:11:55

I love toast.
My daughter said that as a child, she could always remember the sound of the grill pan sliding out, once she'd gone to bed blush

Scribbles Tue 26-May-26 12:13:49

Does it have to be toast? I reckon you can't beat good ham or lovely cheese or garlic sausage on fresh crusty bread.

62Granny Tue 26-May-26 12:19:07

I like the pots of sandwich filllers, from the chiller cabinet , egg & bacon is my fave, but loads of choice, they have a good shelf life and surprisingly low fat a little spread on toast is lovely in the morning.

pably15 Tue 26-May-26 12:25:28

OH has porridge, if there's any left, I have it, but I usually have toast with banana, I don't like a fried breakfast.

Norah Tue 26-May-26 12:29:27

Hummus. Our basil is so nice now, hummus flavour today.

Sago Tue 26-May-26 12:51:24

I make smoked mackerel pate, dead easy takes seconds.

Casdon Tue 26-May-26 12:56:02

Avocado, it’s delicious on toast.

Grandmabatty Tue 26-May-26 13:09:52

Poached eggs

dogsmother Tue 26-May-26 13:21:49

Rarely varies.
Frozen blueberries, a spoonful of oats, a spoonful of mixed seeds with chia seeds, a dollop of Greek yoghurt and sprinkle of cinnamon.

crazyH Tue 26-May-26 13:45:28

Just a coffee when I wake up about 9 - toast or whatever , later, for brunch at about 12-12.30

foxie48 Tue 26-May-26 16:49:35

Smashed avocado, topped with a poached egg or crumbled feta cheese (or both) finished with a drizzle of chili oil.

Labneh, toasted nuts, chopped mint and a drizzle of honey or pomegranate molasses.

Whiff Wed 27-May-26 07:00:54

I can't have toast or anything crunchy . On blood thinners and get blood blisters in my mouth if I do . So since 2021 been havjng porridge every morning made with oat milk no matter how hot. Only time I don't is when on holiday and have yogurt,cold crossiants and pain au chocolat my naughty treats 😋

Greyduster Wed 27-May-26 07:13:59

Another plus for smoked mackerel pate. Or skippers (tiny sardines), plain or in tomato sauce. Occasionally scrambled egg. Hate breakfast. Generally just a banana.

multicolourswapshop Wed 27-May-26 07:22:56

Hash browns done in the air fryer , fried egg and mushrooms with fresh orange juice is on my breakfast menu today

Vintagewhine Wed 27-May-26 07:35:08

Banana
Scrambled or poached egg
Almond butter
Garlic rub with tomato

knspol Wed 27-May-26 14:45:44

My absolute favourite is plain old marmalade! Failing that I'm rather partial to lots of butter and then avocado on top.

Bazza Wed 27-May-26 14:52:24

What I’d really like to know is what bread makes good enough toast to spread anything on. I try to steer clear of white bread and am not fond of sourdough.

cc Wed 27-May-26 14:54:28

I also love humus, particularly with tomatoes. Hoping for a good crop of tomatoes this year, I planted mine this morning. My basil and rocket are already doing well on my kitchen window sill in preparation!
But for breakfast I have some kind of egg every day, ususally poached.