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Mermaid Toast: Instagram's Captivating New Healthy Food Trend by Adeline Waugh

As we bid farewell to unicorn toast, a fresh star emerges on our breakfast plates: Mermaid Toast. This enchanting creation has dominated Instagram in just one week, eclipsing its predecessor with ocean-inspired hues of blue, green, and turquoise. Garnering over 4,300 likes so far, it taps into the mesmerizing world of mermaids. Credit goes to Adeline Waugh, a renowned photographer and food stylist based in Miami—who also pioneered the original unicorn toast.

Seaweed Powder and Almond Cream Cheese

Posted last week on her popular @vibrantandpure Instagram account, Adeline's Mermaid Toast photo exploded in popularity, sparking a wave of enthusiasm for this nutritious trend. But trends weren't her aim. 'I just find it fun. I want to create beautiful things from food. I don't claim to start trends—I just love how comforting colorful foods can be,' she shared in a photo caption. Best of all, it's simple and wholesome: blend turquoise seaweed powder with almond milk cream cheese for the base, then add gold leaf for a shimmering finish.

It looks absolutely stunning!