Description
A foolproof guide to making delicious, nutritious avocado toast with five customizable variations. This recipe focuses on balance, texture, and simple ingredients for a quick breakfast or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 fresh lemon or lime (juiced)
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Flaky sea salt
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Feta or goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Microgreens or arugula (optional)
- Hard-boiled egg, sliced (optional)
- Smoked salmon (optional)
- Peanut butter or almond butter (optional, for sweet version)
- Banana, sliced (optional, for sweet version)
- Chickpeas (optional, for vegan protein version)
- Nutritional yeast (optional, for vegan protein version)
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crisp (approx. 2-4 minutes). Let cool for 30 seconds.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
- Add lemon/lime juice and a pinch of salt to the avocado.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until creamy but with some small chunks remaining.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice. Mix in olive oil if desired for creaminess.
- Spread the mashed avocado generously over the toasted bread.
- Add desired toppings (e.g., red pepper flakes, feta, tomatoes, eggs, salmon, or sweet toppings like banana and peanut butter).
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and finish with a pinch of flaky salt.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe avocados that yield slightly to pressure. Salt the avocado after mashing to prevent watery texture. Store leftover mashed avocado with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to prevent browning. Do not store assembled toast; assemble just before eating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast wit
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 6
Keywords: avocado toast, healthy breakfast, quick recipes, vegan options, gluten-free, meal prep, sourdough toast, high protein breakfast