Upgrade your breakfast: Creative DIY bagel toppings to try
What's the story
Bagels are the unsung heroes of the breakfast world, and we all love them!
While classic toppings like cream cheese and butter are great, sometimes you want to shake things up a bit. That's where homemade toppings come in!
Check out these five super creative (and easy!) homemade toppings that will take your morning bagel game to a whole new level.
Fresh twist
Avocado and feta mash
The creaminess of avocado paired with the salty tang of feta cheese makes for a tasty and healthy bagel topping.
Just mash up one ripe avocado and stir in $2 worth of crumbled feta cheese. A squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt will kick up the flavor even more.
This combo isn't just delicious - avocados and feta cheese both pack a punch of vitamins and minerals.
Flavor kick
Spicy hummus spread
Upgrade your bagel with a delicious homemade spicy hummus spread.
Just blend one can of chickpeas, two tablespoons of tahini, one clove of garlic, juice from half a lemon, and two tablespoons of olive oil until smooth.
For a spicy twist, add one teaspoon of paprika or cayenne pepper.
This protein-packed spread is super tasty and easy to whip up.
Sweet sensation
Berry compote delight
If you are team sweet, not team savory, you can make a delicious berry compote topping for your bagel.
Just cook one cup each of fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a saucepan with 1/4 cup of sugar. Simmer until the berries break down into a thick sauce.
Allow it to cool before spreading over your bagel. Enjoy the burst of natural sweetness!
Nutty goodness
Almond butter and banana slices
Smear two tablespoons of almond butter onto your toasted bagel and layer on banana slices for a power-packed breakfast.
The nutty almond butter complements the sweet banana, providing protein, healthy fats, and potassium.
Not only is this combo tasty, but it's also nutritious, making it the ideal way to kickstart your day.
Savory spread
Garlic herb cream cheese
Elevate your plain cream cheese by taking eight ounces ($3 worth) and blending it until smooth.
Stir in two minced garlic cloves, two tablespoons each of chopped parsley and dill, and season with salt.
Voila! You've got a savory garlic herb cream cheese perfect for those who prefer a savory kick to their mornings.