You're not alone if your mornings feel regularly rushed. But if you ever happen to wake up a few minutes before your alarm goes off, there's a deliciously-creative endeavor you may want to try: toast art. Just as the name implies, toast art can range from subtle to elaborate, turning this familiar food into a breakfast to behold.
Food art isn’t new—a quick search on Pinterest turns up thousands of exquisitely-carved melons, adorable fruit platters, and colorful veggie trays designed to present as much visual appeal as flavor (perhaps even more). But there’s something about decorating a classic, simple piece of toast that elevates it in an unexpected way.
TikTok creator @lydiahomecafe posted a tutorial for dressing up your average cinnamon toast with a floral design that’s almost too pretty to eat. The technique only involves a few steps, yet it takes the comforting breakfast food to a whole new level. Her video quickly went viral: Viewed 1.2 million times, liked over 127,000 times, and shared more than 9,000 times, it's likely a few people will be spending their morning indulging in rose-covered toast in the near future. (Check out her windmill toast video for another fun breakfast idea).
For a protein-packed toast, @mai.kawaiikitchen shared this charming red and green pepper blossom design with an egg baked inside. If you don't prefer sunny-side up, try it with scrambled eggs added after the bread is toasted. Creator @eatingwithwinnie gave another savory idea: toast that features Hello Kitty. A modified, open-face grilled cheese, kids (and adults!) will love the mild flavor and appreciate the adorable, familiar face.
This masterpiece by @h0mec4fe looks like an impressionist painting, followed by a coordinating glass of milk to wash it down. "That's better than anything I've ever drawn and it's on toast," one comment reads.
Made with colored frosting, it might not work for breakfast, but you could serve it as a fun brunch treat, dessert, or the center of a make-your-own-toast group activity.
Perhaps the most intricate toast take goes to @officialrobtheoriginal, who used dozens of pieces of toast to create a portrait of Kylie Jenner. It's gotten 1.6 million views, and the creator reports she even shared it on her Instagram—so now that Jenner has officially endorsed it, it's pretty much guaranteed that toast art is here to stay.