Photos: 'Mermaid Toast' is a thing and it looks both gorgeous and poisonous

Today in why-is-this-happening, we have the latest trend Instagram is going gaga over: mermaid toast. What are they you ask? It’s your basic bread slice with a topping of cream cheese mixed with a wee bit of colour. Adeline Waugh is the lady behind this exceptional idea.

Explaining the process behind the toast, she wrote: ‘Shades of blue (both the caption I thought of for this photo & the title of one of j.lo’s many endeavors) not sure what to call this…but I’m thinking mermaid toast, as to continue the tradition of naming toast after mythical creatures. I used a variety of blue green algae powders and liquids mixed with almond milk cream cheese to create this ocean inspired toast’

Shades of blue (both the caption I thought of for this photo & the title of one of j.lo’s many endeavors) not sure what to call this…but I’m thinking mermaid toast, as to continue the tradition of naming toast after mythical creatures. I used a variety of blue green algae powders and liquids mixed with almond milk cream cheese to create this ocean inspired toast #vibrantandpure #mermaidtoast #unicorntoast

A post shared by Adeline Waugh (@vibrantandpure) on Mar 7, 2017 at 8:44am PST

Yes, not only did she come with the now trending mermaid toast, but she also gave us another mythical creature on toast – unicorn.

Mermaid Toast – which looks like Ariel would approve (and grandma would strongly disapprove) – comes in several shades of blue. With gold/pink/purple baubles and sprinkles.

Check them out:

Mermaids & mermen, all merpeople alike: at 10 am EST I’ll be taking over @thefeedfeed snapchat to do a little #mermaidtoast demonstration. Tune in on their snap: ‘thefeedfeed’ to check it out #vibrantandpure

A post shared by Adeline Waugh (@vibrantandpure) on May 1, 2017 at 5:22am PDT

Waves for days… #mermaidtoast : @vibrantandpure

A post shared by Food.com (@fooddotcom) on Mar 11, 2017 at 5:01pm PST

What is #MermaidToast? We’re here to break down toast’s latest #trend for you. So grab your favorite bread, favorite spread (we used cream cheese), and some superfoods powders. You tell us if you think this toast is worth the effort! *disclaimer: this toast will not make you a mermaid

A post shared by Health Warrior (@healthwarrior) on Apr 4, 2017 at 8:17am PDT

Try to forget that tomorrow’s Monday with #mermaidtoast, coffee, and the Sunday Detox Whipped Clay Peel-off Mask by our partner @niaskincare. #NotIntoAging

A post shared by Cosmopolitan (@cosmopolitan) on Apr 2, 2017 at 10:32am PDT

I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.” – Anais Nin #vegan #matcha #foodart #mermaidtoast

A post shared by Nicky Shea (@plant_based101) on Apr 26, 2017 at 5:47pm PDT

Un’idea per la merenda dei #bambini? Toast arcobaleno! Senza utilizzare coloranti artificiali è sufficiente aggiungere ad un qualunque formaggio spalmabile succo di barbabietola o lampone per ottenere il rosa, mirtilli per il viola, spirulina in polvere per il blu, spinaci per il verde e curcuma per il giallo. Aggiungere gli ingredienti poco alla volta per ottenere la sfumatura desiderata e guarnire a piacere! #health #fruit #break #breakfast #mermaidtoast #unicorn #fairybread #fuelyourbody #healthyfood #healthybreakfast #healthychoice #benessere #fibre #vitamine #pazienticonsiglia #healtyeating #cleaneating #foodlover #breakfastclub #fooditaly

A post shared by Pazienti.it (@pazienti) on May 3, 2017 at 12:47am PDT

love each day with an intense fire like no other. see a spark when you wake up, and run with it. you are a divine cosmic being, who has so much to give for the world. i wish you could see yourself through my eyes, and the people around you. you have so much worth, you are so beautiful. your soul exudes the energy to take on each day. it’s okay to feel negativity. don’t let it consume you. let it wash over you, like a wave, and let it roll on. take a breath. you’re going to be okay. i’m here for you, and i love you. #vegan #govegan #mermaidtoast #hclfvegan #plants #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #foodporn #food #foodie #photography #art #veganrecipes #veganrecipes #vegangirl #whatveganseat #writing

A post shared by sasha | vegan (@earthlyjourney) on May 2, 2017 at 5:38pm PDT

Here’s the finished product from my #mermaidtoast takeover on @thefeedfeed snap (it’s over on their IG story now as well) p.s. for those asking: the shapes are made using tiny cookie cutters, I got mine on amazon… I would be using stars but *someone* (my lovely boyfriend) accidentally destroyed the star cutter in the garbage disposal … so flowers it is

A post shared by Adeline Waugh (@vibrantandpure) on May 1, 2017 at 9:34am PDT

Breakfast Goals What’s your expression? #mermaidtoast #unicorntoast #vibrantandpure #yoga #yogi #breath #movement #stillness #legendoftheflow

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