Whatever’s-In-Your-Fridge Toast
A toast to survival (literally).
Mornings are hard enough without having to think about breakfast. If you’ve ever opened your fridge and thought, I have nothing to eat, this is for you.
I call it Whatever’s-In-Your-Fridge Toast— the ultimate bare minimum breakfast that somehow always delivers. You simply toast up a slice of bread and top it with whatever stray ingredients you’ve got from your last grocery run. It’s quick, satisfying, and surprisingly balanced.
No recipe, no stress. Just delicious possibilities hiding in your nearly empty fridge.
How It Works
1. Toast your bread
Any kind works—sourdough, sprouted grain, English muffin, even the butt of the loaf.
Pro tip: If you can, pick up a fresh loaf from a local bakery. It makes even the laziest breakfast feel a little more special.
No toaster? No problem. I get the limited-counter-space struggle. A quick pan-toast on the stove works just as well—sometimes even better.
2. Pick a base spread
This adds flavor, moisture, and keeps toppings in place:
Hummus
Nut butter
Avocado
Pasta sauce
Cream cheese or cottage cheese
3. Add produce or protein
Use whatever’s hanging around:
A fried or scrambled egg
Sliced fresh veggies
Any greens—fresh or sautéed
Leftover roasted vegetables
Fresh fruit (I love using fresh berries or stone fruit as a kind of deconstructed jam - it adds natural sweetness without any extra steps)
Pickled things (onions, cucumbers, radish, etc.)
Cheese (feta, parm, halloumi—whatever you’ve got)
This is also a great way to use up groceries before they go bad - those last bits of spinach, that lone tomato, or half a cucumber? They all have a place here.
4. Finish with something fun (optional)
This is where it gets fancy without trying:
A drizzle of honey
Salad dressing, olive oil, or vinegar
Seasonings (seriously don’t skip this- salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon pepper, or garlic powder can totally transform your toast)
Fresh herbs - basil, cilantro, dill, green onion
Seeds, nuts, or granola
A squeeze of lemon or lime
A Few Lazy Go-To’s:
Peanut butter + sliced berries + granola + honey + cinnamon
Avocado + sautéed spinach + pickled radish + sliced tomato
Hummus + pickled onion + cucumber + feta
Pesto + fried egg + parmesan + arugula + balsamic glaze
Cream cheese + sliced tomato + lemon pepper
Why It Works
It’s filling. It’s nutritious. It gets the job done without dirtying every dish in your kitchen. Best of all? It counts. You fed yourself—and that matters, even if it was just toast with some random toppings.
Bonus: When you layer on a bunch of toppings, you not only get more nutrients- you get more flavor too. Sometimes the best combos happen by accident when you’re just trying to use things up. So don’t hold back, pile it on and see what happens!
Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need fancy ingredients—just toast and five minutes. I’m so happy you’re here, and I can’t wait to see what new breakfast combos you come up with!
