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 a favorite for weekend brunches with friends and family, bringing everyone together over a delicious and beautiful spread.
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
- Step 1:
- Prepare all fruits by washing peeling and slicing as needed.
- Step 2:
- Toast the sourdough bread slices and bagel halves until golden.
- Step 3:
- Arrange baked goods cheeses and spreads in sections on a large board or platter.
- Step 4:
- Add fruits in colorful clusters to create a sunburst effect.
- Step 5:
- Place boiled eggs and smoked salmon if using in separate sections.
- Step 6:
- Sprinkle granola and chopped nuts over the board.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately with plates and utensils for sharing.
Save This breakfast board has become a beloved tradition for family weekend mornings, enjoyed with laughter and good conversation.
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 and consider substitutes for dietary needs.
Nutritional Information
Calories 420, Total Fat 18 g, Carbohydrates 48 g, Protein 16 g per serving.
Save This breakfast board is easy to customize and sure to brighten any morning.
Recipe Guide
- → How can I make this board vegan?
Replace dairy cheeses with plant-based alternatives and omit eggs and smoked salmon for a completely vegan version.
- → What fruits work best for this board?
Fresh and colorful fruits like strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, kiwi, and orange slices provide a vibrant and tasty mix.
- → Can I prepare this board ahead of time?
Fruits can be prepped earlier, but arrange baked goods and proteins just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
- → What spreads complement the board nicely?
Options like fruit jam, honey, and nut butters enhance flavors and add a sweet or nutty contrast to cheeses and breads.
- → Are there any allergen considerations?
This board contains eggs, dairy, nuts, gluten, and possibly fish if smoked salmon is included—check ingredients carefully.