Ingredients:

  • 4 slices thick-cut Whole Wheat bread (approx. 40g per slice)
  • 15g unsalted butter
  • 60ml creamy peanut butter
  • 60ml thick Greek yogurt
  • 30ml strawberry jam
  • 1 large banana, sliced into rounds
  • 20g fresh blueberries
  • 10g fresh strawberries, sliced into triangles
  • 1 tsp chia seeds

Instructions:

  1. Toast the 4 whole wheat bread slices in your wide slot toaster. Cook for 2 minutes until they reach a deep mahogany color and feel rigid to the touch.
  2. Spread 15g of unsalted butter over the hot toast immediately. Note: This melts into the pores to create the first seal against moisture.
  3. Apply 60ml of creamy peanut butter (divided) over two slices and 60ml of Greek yogurt over the other two. Use long, smooth strokes to get an even, velvety layer.
  4. Drop 30ml of strawberry jam in small dollops onto the yogurt slices. Swirl slightly with a toothpick if you want a marbled fur effect.
  5. Slice the large banana into rounds and place two at the top corners of each slice for ears. Place them 1cm from the edge for the best visual balance.
  6. Position two blueberries in the upper third of the toast to serve as eyes. Press them gently into the peanut butter so they don't roll.
  7. Add a strawberry triangle in the center as a nose. Ensure the point faces downward to mimic an animal's snout.
  8. Place a banana round under the strawberry nose to create a protruding muzzle effect on the bear faces.
  9. Sprinkle 1 tsp of chia seeds over the banana rounds to create pupils or a fuzzy texture on the ears.
  10. Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and the fruit is chilled and fresh. > Chef's Tip: If your peanut butter is too stiff to spread smoothly, microwave it for 10 seconds. This lowers the viscosity just enough to get that professional, edge to edge velvety finish without breaking the toast.