Save A vibrant and nourishing breakfast board featuring a colorful array of fresh fruits, baked goods, spreads, cheeses, and proteins — perfect for sharing and starting the day with energy.
This breakfast board is always the highlight of our mornings, bringing family and friends together with variety and flavor.
Ingredients
- Breads & Bakery: 2 croissants, 2 slices sourdough bread toasted, 2 mini bagels halved
- Fruits: 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved, 1 cup pineapple cut into wedges, 1 orange sliced, 1 kiwi peeled and sliced, 1/2 cup blueberries
- Cheeses & Dairy: 100 g cream cheese, 80 g cheddar sliced, 80 g brie sliced
- Proteins: 4 boiled eggs halved, 100 g smoked salmon optional omit for vegetarian
- Spreads & Extras: 1/4 cup fruit jam e.g. apricot or raspberry, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup nut butter e.g. almond or peanut, 1/4 cup granola
- Garnishes: Fresh mint leaves, 2 tbsp chopped nuts e.g. walnuts almonds
Instructions
- Prepare Fruits:
- Prepare all fruits by washing, peeling, and slicing as needed.
- Toast Bread:
- Toast the sourdough bread slices and bagel halves until golden.
- Arrange Board:
- Arrange baked goods cheeses and spreads in sections on a large board or platter.
- Add Fruits:
- Add fruits in colorful clusters to create a sunburst effect.
- Add Proteins:
- Place boiled eggs and smoked salmon if using in separate sections.
- Sprinkle Toppings:
- Sprinkle granola and chopped nuts over the board.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately with plates and utensils for sharing.
Save This board always sparks happiness as we gather around to enjoy breakfast together.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, sharp knife, toaster, small bowls for spreads
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs dairy nuts gluten fish if using smoked salmon. Check ingredient labels for hidden allergens consider substitutes for dietary needs.
Nutritional Information
Calories 420 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 48 g Protein 16 g
Save This breakfast board is a perfect, effortless way to start your day energized and satisfied.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How can I make the board vegan-friendly?
Replace cheeses with plant-based alternatives and omit boiled eggs and smoked salmon. Add extra fruits, nuts, and plant-based spreads for variety and protein.
- → What breads work best for this spread?
Toasted sourdough, croissants, and mini bagels provide a mix of textures and flavors that complement the fresh fruits and cheeses beautifully.
- → Can I prepare parts of the board ahead of time?
Prep fruits and toast the breads in advance, but assemble everything just before serving to keep the board fresh and vibrant.
- → What protein options are included besides eggs and salmon?
Boiled eggs and smoked salmon are the featured proteins, but nuts and nut butters also add plant-based protein and healthy fats.
- → How do I achieve the sunburst effect with fruits?
Arrange fruits in colorful clusters radiating outward from the center of the board, mixing shapes and colors for an eye-catching presentation.
- → Are there suggestions for pairing beverages?
Freshly squeezed orange juice, coffee, or herbal tea pair well, complementing the variety of flavors and textures on the board.