The best Avocado Toast recipes—five delicious ways to enjoy this breakfast, snack, or lunch! After years of loving Avo Toast, I’m sharing my top favorites here.

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The Perfect Breakfast, Lunch, Or Snack

It’s rare for my kitchen to be without a bag of avocados—I add them to practically everything. And if there are any left by the end of the week, they’re bound to end up in guacamole or a hearty bowl of avocado salsa.

Most often, I mash them and spread them on toasted bread—a go-to breakfast at my house. But Avo Toast isn’t just for breakfast; I enjoy it for lunch, snacks, and even the occasional dinner.

Avo Toast is quick, easy, filling, and above all, absolutely delicious!

Quick Tip

Looking for more superfood breakfast ideas? Try these popular Overnight Oats, an Açaí Bowl, or a hearty bowl of warm Oatmeal!

Process shots--mash avocado with lemon and seasonings; toast the bread; top the toast with avocado mixture

How To Make Avocado Toast

This breakfast is one of the easiest to make—right up there with a Green Smoothie or a quick Blueberry Smoothie!

  1. In a small bowl, combine half of a ripe avocado with seasonings and lemon.
  2. Gently mash with the back of a fork until nice and creamy.
  3. Spread the mashed avocado on top of a slice of sturdy toasted bread.
  4. Add any desired toppings and devour!
      Overhead image of the breakfast version of Avocado Toast.

      What To Put On Avocado Toast

      • Avocado Toast with Lemon: Less is more with this one—it’s a classic! Mix mashed avocado, seasonings, and a squeeze of lemon.
      • Everything Bagel Seasoning Toast: So simple, just sprinkle this delicious seasoning mix on top of your toast.
      • Avocado Toast with Cheese: My fave! Top avocado with goat cheese, toasted corn, and fresh herbs like basil and chives.
      • Avocado Toast with Egg: Add a sunny-side-up or over-easy egg on top of bacon (or turkey bacon). A sprinkle of fresh chives makes this one a winner!
      • Caprese Toast: Just like a Caprese Salad, I top mashed avocado with cherry tomatoes, mozz pearls, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Amazing!
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      The Best Bread For Avocado Toast

      Any crusty, thick-sliced bread works—preferably something sturdy to hold the avocado and toppings without getting soggy.

      You could also try making your own Honey Whole Wheat Bread or this White Bread.

      Other great options: artisan, rye, sourdough, or even English muffins! Mashed avocado is also delicious on this homemade Biscuit Recipe.

      Quick Tip

      Don’t forget to toast the bread or English muffins — this makes a huge difference!

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      Breakfast Avocado Toast Recipe Tips

      • Use ripe avocados! To check ripeness, gently press near the stem—if it gives slightly, it’s ready to mash.
      • Enjoy the toast right after making it. To prevent sogginess, don’t spread the avocado until you’re ready to eat.
      • Avoid mashing the avocado directly on the toast—it can smash the bread, break its structure, and make it soggy faster.
      Overhead image of the Sweet Corn and Herb Avocado Toast

      Quick Tip

      Want to ripen an avocado faster? Put it in a brown paper bag with an apple or banana for 1-3 days. Otherwise, let it ripen on the counter, checking daily.

      Once ripe, store it in the fridge to slow ripening and use within a few days.

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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
      Total Time: 10 minutes
      Servings: 1 Toast

      Equipment

      • Bowl

      Ingredients 
       

      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

      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

      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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      Hello, and welcome to Chelsea’s Messy Apron! I’m Chelsea, the recipe developer, food photographer, and writer behind the site. I’m passionate about creating simple, reliable, and delicious recipes that anyone can make.

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      2 Comments

      1. Reje says:

        I absolutely love the creativity in these avocado toast recipes! The combination of flavors in each variation looks so delicious and makes me want to try them all. Can’t wait to recreate them for brunch this weekend! 🥑✨

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        1. Chelsea says:

          Thanks so much Reje! I’m excited for you to try them!

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