Molasses Bread Toast with Butter
Molasses Bread Toast with Butter is a comforting breakfast or snack made by toasting slices of bread made with molasses and then spreading them with butter. The bread itself is typically a dark, hearty loaf made with whole wheat or rye flour, sweetened and colored with molasses. This preparation is common in North American and European home cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a quick source of energy. It offers key nutrients like iron, magnesium, and B vitamins from the molasses and whole grains, with a rough calorie count of 250-300 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.0 mg |
| Folate | 30 µg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
Per 2 slices (approx. 100 g) of molasses bread with 10 g butter · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Molasses, a byproduct of sugar refining, adds a distinctive deep, slightly bitter sweetness and is a good source of iron. This simple preparation highlights the flavor contrast between the rich, earthy bread and the creamy, salty butter.
