For chocolate nut butter toast, toast a thick slice of sourdough until deep golden, spread on 2 tablespoons of Dark Cocoa + Sea Salt macadamia & walnut butter while it's hot, then top with half a sliced banana or 4 sliced strawberries and a pinch of flaky salt. Five minutes, four ingredients, and a breakfast that eats like dessert.
Why this works
Hot toast softens the thick spread just enough to melt into every crevice without turning greasy. Sourdough's tang cuts the richness of dark chocolate and macadamias, and fresh fruit adds the sweetness and juice. Flaky salt ties it together.
Quick facts
- Serves 1
- Prep 2 minutes, cook 3 minutes
- 4 ingredients
- Contains tree nuts and wheat (from the bread)
Ingredients
- 1 thick slice sourdough bread (about 3/4 inch thick, 60 g)
- 2 tbsp (32 g) Dark Cocoa + Sea Salt macadamia & walnut butter, stirred well
- 1/2 ripe banana (about 60 g), sliced, or 4 strawberries (about 70 g), sliced
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
- Optional: a drizzle of honey or a pinch of cinnamon
Steps
- Toast the sourdough until deep golden and crisp at the edges, about 3 minutes in a toaster or 2 minutes per side in a dry skillet.
- While the toast is still hot, spread the nut butter edge to edge. Give it 30 seconds to soften, then smooth it out.
- Layer the banana or strawberry slices on top, slightly overlapping.
- Finish with flaky salt (and honey or cinnamon, if using). Eat while warm.
Tips and variations
- Go thick on the bread. Thin slices go soggy; a 3/4-inch slice stays crisp under the fruit.
- Butter-toasted: fry the bread in 1 tsp butter for a crunchier, richer base.
- Both fruits: half banana, half strawberry. No rule against it.
- Swap the bread: brioche for dessert, rye for something earthier, a gluten-free loaf if you need it.
- Add crunch: top with 1 tbsp (8 g) crushed walnuts.
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FAQ
Why spread it on hot toast?
The spread is thick and holds its shape at room temperature. Heat from fresh toast loosens it so it spreads smoothly without tearing the bread.
Can I make this the night before?
Not well. The fruit browns and the toast goes soft. It only takes 5 minutes, so make it fresh.
How much nut butter should I use?
Two tablespoons (32 g) covers a large slice. Use more if you want it thick. We won't tell anyone.
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