Vegan Tic-tac-toast Recipe

Toast bread

Place 2 slices of 7-grain bread in a toaster or oven and toast until golden-brown and crisp at the edges, about 2–4 minutes depending on your appliance.

Spread peanut butter

While the toast is still warm, use a knife to evenly spread about 1.5 tablespoons of crunchy peanut butter on each slice so the surface is covered but not overloaded.

Immediately after spreading, drizzle 1/2 teaspoon of wildflower honey over each slice (or 1 tsp total across both) so it melds slightly into the warm peanut butter.

Prepare banana

Peel the ripe banana and slice it into 1/4-inch (6 mm) rounds. For a decorative layout, cut a few slices in half lengthwise to create varied shapes.

Arrange the banana slices in neat rows or a playful tic-tac-toe pattern across the two toast slices, dividing them evenly between slices.

Add seeds, spice, and salt

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds over each slice (1 tsp total). Lightly dust each slice with about 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (1 tsp total). If using, finish with a very light pinch of sea salt across both slices to enhance flavor contrast.

Optional: Add a final thin drizzle of extra honey or agave (about 1 tsp total) over the banana and sprinkle a scant 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest if you want brightness. The lemon zest is optional but cuts sweetness and adds aromatic lift.

Cut each slice diagonally or into thirds for sharing. Serve immediately so the toast stays crisp and the peanut butter retains some texture from the crunchy bits.