Make Unicorn Toast with natural food dyes, creamy swirls of color, and simple ingredients for a stunning breakfast. A magical, Instagram-worthy recipe without artificial food coloring.

All Natural Unicorn Toast Recipe with colored cream cheese

Looking for a magical breakfast that’s as beautiful as it is delicious? This natural Unicorn Toast recipe is made with colorful spreadable cheese using real, plant-based ingredients instead of artificial food coloring. If you’ve seen Unicorn Toast all over Instagram, you know it’s a show-stopping breakfast trend (like fairy bread).

But instead of synthetic food dyes, we’re using natural food dyes like beet juice, spirulina powder, turmeric root, and freeze dried fruit powders to create vibrant pink, purple, blue, and golden hues. It’s a fun, edible work of art that’s perfect for brunch, birthdays, or just brightening your morning.

All Natural Unicorn Toast Recipe by top Houston Blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar and Cloth

What is Unicorn Toast?

Unicorn Toast (sometimes also referred to as mermaid toast) is a colorful toast recipe made by spreading tinted cheese on to toasted bread and swirling the colors together to create a magical, rainbow-inspired look.

Traditional versions rely on artificial food coloring. Our version uses natural food coloring made from real ingredients, so you get gorgeous color without artificial additives. It’s a simple breakfast recipe that looks impressive but takes just minutes to create.

Ingredients Needed

To make this Unicorn Toast recipe, you’ll need:

Sliced bread: We chose whole grain wheat bread for a healthier option.
Softened spreadable cheese: Traditionally, plain cream cheese or marshmallow fluff is used. We made ours with The Laughing Cow® Cheese. It’s easier to spread, lower in calories and has a less milder tangier taste compared to cream cheese.
All-natural food coloring or vegetable and fruit powders
Fruit garnishes: Avocado slices, mango, assorted berries, etc.
Honey
Salt
Pepper

We opted for natural food coloring because it was much easier for getting saturated colors while making the flavor pairings of the garnishes much easier to control. However, if you prefer vegetable or fruit powders, use the following below for your vibrant colored cream cheese:

Pink: Beet juice or beet powder
Purple: Blueberry powder
Blue: Blue spirulina powder or butterfly pea flower powder (as seen in our color changing butterfly pea flower cocktail)
Green: Spirulina powder
Yellow: Turmeric root powder

close up look of avovado colored cream cheese

How to Make Unicorn Toast with Natural Food Dyes

Step 1: Make the Colored Cream Cheese

Divide the softened cheese into small separate bowls. Add natural coloring to each bowl to create the colors of your choice. Stir until fully combined.

Adjust the color by adding more natural food coloring or natural dye powder a tiny bit at a time. Start small (like in 1/2 teaspoon increments). A little goes a long way! You now have naturally dyed colored cheese.

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Step 2: Toast the Bread

Toast your bread until lightly golden. Let it cool slightly so the cream cheese doesn’t melt too quickly.

Whole grain wheat, sourdough, brioche, or thick-cut white bread all work well for this toast recipe.

Step 3: Create the Unicorn Swirl

Using a spoon or butter knife, add small dollops of each colored cheese onto the toast. Gently swirl the colors together to create a marbled unicorn effect.

Don’t overmix. The magic is in the distinct swirls of pink, purple, blue, green, and yellow. Or opt for individual colored toasts.

Step 4: Garnish

Top with:

Edible glitter
Fresh fruit
Edible flowers
Shredded coconut
A drizzle of honey

Serve immediately for the best texture and vibrant color. When adding garnishes, decide whether you’re leaning savory or sweet so the flavors complement your Unicorn Toast.

For a savory version, top with avocado slices, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and a dusting of spinach powder. For a sweeter twist, pair the colored cream cheese with fresh berries, sugared edible flower petals, a drizzle of honey, and freeze dried fruit chips like mango, coconut, or strawberry.

Tips for the Best Unicorn Toast

Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading.
Start with 1/2 teaspoon of natural dye or natural powder and increase gradually.
Pat toast dry if it feels too warm before spreading.
For brighter color, use freeze dried fruit powders instead of juice.
Add edible glitter for extra sparkle (especially fun for parties).

Variations to Try

Want to customize your unicorn toast?

Use whipped cream cheese or spreadable cheese like Laughing Cow® Cheese for a lighter colored cream texture. Marshmallow fluff for something sweet. Cream cheese to change it up.
Add vanilla and honey to sweeten the cream.
Use Greek yogurt mixed with cream cheese for extra tang.
Make mini Unicorn Toast bites for parties.
Try different freeze dried fruits for new colors.

You can even turn this into a full unicorn breakfast board with fruit, smoothies, and colorful recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular food coloring? Yes, but this natural Unicorn Toast focuses on plant-based food dyes for a cleaner ingredient list.
Does spirulina change the flavor? It can add a mild earthy taste. Use a small amount to keep the flavor balanced.
How long does colored cream cheese last? Store leftover colored cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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