When it comes to breakfast options or healthy sides for those unexpected cravings, adding a scoop of homemade topping can truly transform your meal. These toppings not only satisfy your cravings but also elevate flavours with nutritious alternatives, giving a delightful experience to your dishes.
Here are a few easy and interesting toppings that you can make at home and curb your hunger as well as serve your tastebuds with something tempting and as delicious as a forbidden fruit.
- Chocolate Hazelnut Spread: This is a favourite spread for both kids and adults, so feed your addiction by making this sweet confection at home with just five ingredients: heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, milk chocolate and blended hazelnuts.
- Strawberry Jam: Sweeten up your breakfast with homemade strawberry jam, crafted with frozen strawberries, sugar and a hint of lemon juice. This delightful spread captures the essence of summer in your jars, balancing sweetness with a zesty kick that enhances your morning toasts, yoghurt or pancakes.
- Peanut Butter: Spread the love with a velvety homemade peanut butter that balances creaminess and crunchiness. Crafted by blending roasted peanuts, salt and a touch of oil or butter. This artisanal peanut butter spread delivers a wholesome nutty flavour that is both satisfying and nutritious.
- Orange Marmalade: With the season of oranges, it is sensible to utilise the most citrus by adding a tangy twist to your toast with homemade orange marmalade, made from juicy oranges, sugar and a burst of citrus zest.
- Sesame Tahini Spread: Elevate your snack game with the sesame tahini honey spread, a rich and creamy combination of sesame seeds, tahini paste, honey and black pepper.
- Cream cheese and Chive Spread: Enhance your bagels with your own homemade delicious cream cheese by combining just these few ingredients: cream cheese, freshly chopped chives, garlic (optional), lemon, salt and pepper.
By creating your homemade toppings, you can effortlessly elevate your breakfast and snacks while satisfying your cravings with nutritious and delicious ingredients. Enjoy the process and flavour with these simple recipes which offer a delightful twist to your meals, making each bite a little more special.
