Avocado Toast

The best Avocado Toast recipes ever — five different ways to make this delicious breakfast, snack, or lunch! After 5+ years of regularly enjoying Avo Toast, I’ve narrowed down my favorites and sharing them all here.

This post breaks down all five recipes with plenty of tips, tricks, and everything you need to know about this popular breakfast recipe. No need to ask Siri for “avocado toast near me” — you can make it exactly how you like it (for a lot cheaper) in the comfort of your own home!

Our Go-To Nutritious Breakfast, Snack, and Lunch

It’s very rare that my kitchen isn’t stocked up with at least one bag of avocados — we add them to practically everything. And if by some miracle they haven’t been used up by the end of the week, they’re sure to make it into a big batch of guacamole or a hearty bowl of avocado salsa!

They are most often mashed and added to the top of toasted bread — a go-to breakfast at my home. But they aren’t limited to just breakfast; we like ’em for lunches, snacks, and even the occasional dinner.

Not only is Avo Toast ridiculously quick and easy to make, but it’s also extremely satiating, very nutritious, and above all, absolutely delectable.

How To Make Avocado Toast

I’m convinced this breakfast is one of the easiest to make (with the exception of perhaps throwing together this Green Smoothie Recipe or a four-ingredient Blueberry Smoothie!).

• In a small bowl, combine half of a ripe avocado with seasonings and lemon juice.
• Gently mash with the back of a fork until nice and creamy.
• Spread the mashed avocado on top of a slice of sturdy toasted bread and if desired, drizzle with olive oil.
• Add any desired toppings and devour!

What To Put On Avocado Toast

The possibilities are nearly endless, but here are the toppings my family loves:

• Avocado Toast with lemon: Less is more with this one — it’s a classic! Combine mashed avocado, seasonings, and a squeeze of lemon! I like finishing this option with a drizzle of olive oil and sometimes some red pepper flakes.
• Topped with Everything Bagel Seasoning: If you’ve tried this seasoning blend, you can probably guess the magic it lends to mashed avocado. This version is just as easy as the original, but the seasoning takes everything up a notch.
• Avocado Toast with cheese: My personal favorite toast is made by topping the avocado with goat cheese, charred corn, and fresh herbs (basil and chives).
• Avocado Toast with egg: We like either a sunny-side-up egg or over-easy egg right on top of a slice (or two) of bacon (turkey bacon works too). A touch of fresh chives and this option hits a home run! We also love a good avocado toast with Poached Egg.
• Caprese Toast: Inspired by our favorite Caprese Salad, we love topping the mashed avocado with ripe halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze. Wow, this one is good!

The Best Bread For Avocado Toast

Any crusty, sturdy, thick-sliced bread works — preferably whole grain for the flavor and health benefits. A well-toasted, hearty slice of bread ensures the base is sturdy and doesn’t get soggy too quickly with the avocado and toppings. But at the end of the day, whatever bread you like or have on hand will work great.

Our favorite bread ever comes from a local bakery. It’s called Hazelnut 12 Grain, made up of oats, wheat, seeds, barley, rye, and more. It’s sturdy, hearty, nutritious, and very tasty. If you have a bakery near you, they’ll likely sell a similar bread you could ask for.

You could also always make your own Honey Whole Wheat Bread or try out this White Bread recipe.

Other favorites: Artisan, rye, sourdough, or even English muffins! (We’ve also tried mashed avocado on this homemade Biscuit Recipe, adding bacon and eggs for a tasty breakfast sandwich.)

Breakfast Avocado Toast Recipe Tips

• The best breakfast Avocado Toast recipe starts with fully ripe avocados. A good avocado is a game changer for Avocado Toast. It adds an incredible creamy texture and a superior flavor. You can tell an avocado is ripe by gently pressing it near the stem. If the avocado yields to that gentle pressure, it’s ripe and ready to be mashed up for toast!
• Enjoy the toast promptly after making it. Toast gets soggy quickly, so don’t spread on the mashed avocado until it’s time to eat.
• Don’t ever mash the avocado on the toast — even if you are planning to eat it right away. You’ll end up smashing the toast down, which breaks down the structure of the bread– making it go soggy much quicker. Additionally, you could poke holes or break the bread.
• To keep Avocado Toast healthy, use good nutritious bread as the base and use the less-nutritious toppings (like bacon) in moderation.

Avocado Toast FAQs

Is Avocado Toast healthy?

Avocado toast is a great, nutritious choice! Avocados contain heart-healthy fats and a good amount of fiber. Paired with whole-grain bread and possibly other veggies, you’ve got a satiating and nutrient-packed breakfast or snack.

How many calories in Avocado Toast?

The calorie count will vary depending on the size of the avocados, the type of bread, and the toppings you add. For accuracy, weigh each ingredient and use a nutrition calculator to total the calories.

More Avocado Recipes To Love:

• Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad with a chili-lime vinaigrette
• Kale Avocado Salad with a creamy avocado dressing
• Avocado Chicken Salad with a basil vinaigrette
• Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa and grilled corn
• Chopped Chicken Salad with a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette

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Avocado Toast (5 Ways!)

By Chelsea Lords

Here are the best Avocado Toast recipes—five delicious ways to enjoy this nutritious and satisfying meal. After five years of perfecting the art of avocado toast, I’m sharing our top favorites for breakfast, snack, or lunch.

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 Toast

Equipment

• Bowl

Ingredients 

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Base Avocado Toast

• ▢ 1 slice sturdy whole-grain bread toasted, see note 1
• ▢ 1/2 small to medium avocado see note 2
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder optional topping
• ▢ Salt and pepper
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon olive oil optional
• ▢ Maldon sea salt flakes optional topping
• ▢ Red pepper flakes optional topping

Everything Bagel Toast

• ▢ Everything bagel seasoning

Breakfast Avocado Toast

• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 2 slices bacon
• ▢ Thinly sliced fresh chives optional

Sweet Corn & Herb

• ▢ 1 small ear fresh sweet corn
• ▢ Crumbled goat cheese or feta
• ▢ Fresh chives and basil or just basil

Caprese

• ▢ Cherry tomatoes
• ▢ Mozzarella pearls
• ▢ Balsamic glaze
• ▢ Fresh basil optional

Instructions 

• Prepare Base Avocado Toast: Toast bread until light golden and firm. Cut avocado in half, scoop flesh into a bowl, and add lemon juice and garlic powder (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste (I use 1/8 to 1/4 tsp of each). Gently mash with a fork to desired consistency. Spread mashed avocado evenly on toasted bread.
• Base Avocado Toast Finishing Touches: Drizzle with olive oil if desired. Sprinkle optional toppings like red pepper flakes or Maldon sea salt. Enjoy immediately!
• Everything Bagel Toast: Prepare "base" avocado toast (Instruction #1). Drizzle with 1/2 tsp olive oil if desired, and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Enjoy immediately!
• Breakfast Avocado Toast: Cook bacon and drain on paper towel. Prepare egg to your liking (sunny-side up, over-easy, scrambled, poached, etc.) and season with salt and pepper. Prepare "base" avocado toast (Instruction #1). Top with bacon (crumbled or in strips!), egg, and optional chives. Enjoy promptly!
• Sweet Corn and Herb: Prepare corn by charring on the stove, grilling, or using raw kernels. Prepare "base" avocado toast (Instruction #1). Add about 1/2 ear of corn per toast, goat cheese to taste, and top with fresh herbs. Drizzle with 1/2 tsp olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Enjoy immediately!
• Caprese: Prepare "base" avocado toast (Instruction #1). Halve or quarter cherry tomatoes and, adding to preference, gently press into avocado layer. Add mozzarella pearls and basil to preference. Drizzle with 1/2 tsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Enjoy immediately!

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Recipe Notes

Note 1: Any crusty, sturdy, thick-sliced bread works—preferably whole grain for the flavor and health benefits. A well-toasted, hearty slice of bread will keep the base sturdy and prevent sogginess with the avocado/toppings. But at the end of the day, whatever bread you like or have on hand will work great.

Note 2: Preferably use a Hass avocado! A good, fully-ripe avocado is a game changer for avocado toast. It adds an incredible creamy texture and a superior flavor. You can tell an avocado is ripe by gently pressing it near the stem. If the avocado yields to that gentle pressure, it’s ripe and ready!

Nutrition Note: Avocado Toast calories will vary widely based on the actual size of the avocados being used, the bread being used, and whatever toppings you opt to add. Figuring out the calories is best done by weighing individual ingredients and adding that all together at the end. We've done our best to estimate general Avocado Toast calories, but please use it as a highly variable benchmark. 

Avocado Toast Storage: Enjoy the toast promptly after making it—Avocado Toast does not stand or store well. Toast gets soggy quickly, so don’t spread on the mashed avocado until it’s time to eat. Don't ever mash the avocado on the toast—even if you are planning to eat it right away. You'll end up smashing the toast down which breaks down the structure of the bread—making it get soggy much quicker. Additionally, you could poke holes or break the bread. 

Leftover Avocado Storage: Drizzle some lemon juice or olive oil on the exposed side of the leftover avocado half. Put in a plastic bag, remove any air, and store in the fridge. The next day, use a sharp knife to very thinly slice off the very top of the halved avocado. Underneath should be gorgeously green and ready to enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.5g | Protein: 5.2g | Fat: 14.3g | Sodium: 218.6mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 2.7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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