Fall-Inspired Toasts πππ§‘π
Dive to two delightful fall-inspired toasts that not only satisfy your taste buds but also bring the warm and inviting colors of the season to your breakfast table!
Get ready to savor an OmbrΓ© Spiced Cream Cheese Toast and a Pumpkin Spread Toast adorned with fresh figs and bananas.
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OmbrΓ© Spiced Cream Cheese Toast
Ingredients:
- Β 2 slices of your favorite bread
- Β 4 oz cream cheese
- Β 1/2 tsp Curcumin powder (for a lovely yellow color)
- Β 1/4 tspΒ beetroot powderΒ
- Β 1/2 tspΒ of ground cinnamon
- Β 1 tbspΒ for maple syrup
Instructions:
- Prepare the Cream Cheese: In a bowl, combineΒ the cream cheese with maple syrup, cinnamon and 1 tsp of Curcumin powder. Mix until you achieve a beautiful yellow shade.
- Divide yellow cream cheese into two parts. In a oneΒ part, mix in a a 1/4 tspΒ of beetroot powder and mix well until youΒ create a delightful orange hue.Β
- Layer It Up: Toast your bread to your preferred level of crispiness. Spread the orange-hued cream cheese on theΒ one half, followed by the yellow-shaded cream cheese in other half.Β Β Blend them slightly to create a seamless ombrΓ© effect.
- Spice It Up: Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon over the cream cheese for that quintessential fall spice. Optional, drizzleΒ Β a bit of maple syrup over the top for sweetness.
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Pumpkin Spread Toast with Fresh Figs & Banana
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Ingredients:
- 2 slices of your favorite bread, toasted
- 1/2 cup pumpkin spread or pumpkin butter*
- Fresh figs, sliced
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- A drizzle ofΒ maple syrupΒ
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
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Instructions:
- Spread the Pumpkin Love: Β Start by generously spreading pumpkin spread or pumpkin butter over your toasted bread.
- Layer It Up: Arrange slices of fresh figs and banana on top of the pumpkin spread. The combination of these fruits with the pumpkin creates a heavenly, autumn-inspired flavor.
- Sweet Finishing Touch: Drizzle a bit of maple syrupΒ over the top for an extra touch of sweetness and warmth. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon for that cozy fall aroma.
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*If you would like to make a homemade pumpkin spread, here is the recipe:
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Homemade Vegan Pumpkin Spread Recipe
Ingredients:
- - 1 can (15 oz) of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- - A pinch of salt
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Directions:
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, mix together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, applesauce, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and a pinch of salt.
- Simmer and Stir:** Place the saucepan over low heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring often. This will thicken the spread and infuse it with flavor.
- Adjust to Taste: Taste the pumpkin spread and tweak the sweetness or spices to your liking. Add more maple syrup for sweetness or more spices if you want a stronger flavor.
- Cool and Store: Allow the spread to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a container with an airtight seal. Store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Enjoy: Spread your homemade vegan pumpkin delight generously on your toasts for a taste of autumn in every bite. Enjoy! πππ