Impress the boss, that boy, that girl, your mom and your Instagram followers with these breakfast toast toppings – a sure-fire way to supercharge your day.
1. The Black Widow
Best for: When you’re on a tight deadline.
Remember that scene in The Avengers when Scarlett Johansson was tied up and being interrogated in a chair and then, out of nowhere, she kicked ass like it was nothing? Picture that, on toast.
The nitty-gritty: Red cabbage is rich in vitamin B, magnesium and iron – crucial for staying strong and focused when you’re under pressure. Ditto for tomatoes – they’ve got cancer-fighting lycopene and mood-boosting folic acid. And we don’t mean to brag, but hummus is the good kind of fat – the kind that’ll whittle your waist. Now go kick some ass!
2. The Mystique
Best for: When you’d like to live forever.
Nobody’s sure how old Mystique actually is because her superpower is eliminating the signs of ageing. Sure enough, there’s a toasty for that.
The nitty-gritty: This sandwich is amazing for your heart because the combo of tuna and avocado provide a dose of omega-3. Tuna’s also a great source of selenium, an antioxidant (read: the anti-ageing stuff). Avocados are a good source of pantothenic acid, which promotes healthy skin. Sprinkle with beautifying carrots and you’re good to glow.
3. The Wonder Woman
Best for: When you have a tough workout coming up.
Known for being the full package of beauty, brains and brawn, Wonder Woman can do it all. So can this toasty.
The nitty-gritty: The power combo of avo, egg, baby spinach and mustard means you’re really getting it all. Think protein for that workout, fats for faster recovery, calcium for building better bones and beautifying antioxidants for, you know, that sweaty selfie.
4. The Supergirl
Best for: When you need an extra boost.
She may be tiny and look sweet, but she packs a punch. Beware.
The nitty-gritty: Bananas are super-cheap and packed with stuff besides potassium, like manganese, key for keeping your bones strong and preventing anaemia. Macadamia nut butter is not only delicious but really good for you too: think shiny hair and glowing skin from the palmitoleic acid in the nut. Add some honey for a boost of immunity. Plus, all these things have been linked to weight loss. Pow!
Looking for more delicious toppings to pimp your toast? Here are six topping ideas that also boost your metabolism.