Avocado Toast Recipe
This Avocado Toast Recipe is your go-to for a healthy, easy, and quick breakfast or brunch treat—creamy, zesty, and loaded with good-for-you fats. Perfect for busy mornings, lazy weekends, or a simple vegan snack.
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread for gluten-free, choose certified GF slices
- 1 ripe Hass avocado look for skin that yields slightly under gentle thumb pressure
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice brightens flavor and slows browning
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt Maldon or Jacobsen for best texture
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil cold-pressed for richer aroma
- Pinch red pepper flakes adjust for mild or spicy kick
- Optional toppings halved cherry tomatoes, microgreens or arugula, vegan feta crumbles, pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Pop your slices into the toaster or under the broiler until golden brown around the edges. You’re aiming for a sturdy base that holds up to all that creamy avocado.
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, then scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Add lemon juice immediately—this keeps the avocado bright and green.
- Use a fork (or potato masher) to gently mash the avocado. Leave some small chunks for texture—if it’s too smooth, it loses character. Sprinkle in sea salt and cracked pepper, tasting as you go.
- Spread a thick layer of avocado mash onto each toasted slice. Drizzle olive oil over the top for extra richness and gloss.
- Scatter red pepper flakes, halved cherry tomatoes, or microgreens. If you’re feeling fancy, crumble on a little vegan feta or sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
- Avocado toast waits for no one—serve within minutes to enjoy that perfect contrast of crunch and cream.
Notes
If your avocado feels rock-hard, let it sit on the counter for a day—perfectly ripe texture is key for easy mashing.
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