The best avocado toast recipe is usually the simplest—and this one is no exception. This recipe is super easy, extremely flexible with delicious variations, and SO delicious! You'll never look at toast the same way again. 🙂
This simple avocado recipe is one of the easiest recipes on this site, but it's every bit as tasty! It's hard to go wrong with real food, and the mighty avocado does not disappoint once paired with the perfect slice of bread.
Did you know?
A large avocado contains approximately 14 grams of fiber, putting this fabulous fruit well into the high fiber foods category. In addition, it contains both soluble and insoluble fiber which means that it supports cardiovascular and digestive health alike. And, it's delicious and so versatile in the kitchen; a nutritional win-win.
If you'd like a high protein avocado toast variation instead, this avocado toast with egg has your name on it. Or, check out these breakfast recipes or brunch ideas for other delicious ways to start the morning.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Takes just 5 minutes to make!
- Add your favorite toppings to make it your perfect breakfast
- Make it gluten-free by swapping out your favorite GF bread
- Great way to use up ripe avocados
- Kid-friendly and highly approved
🌿 Ingredients
The only ingredients you'll absolutely need to make avo toast are: an avocado, bread and a little salt and pepper. Of course, you're welcome to add any of the suggested toppings as well.
I love to use multi-grain bread for avocado toast; I find that the complexity of textures in the bread is a great complement to the smooth avocado. (And sourdough bread would be a close second to that!) But definitely use your bread of choice for this recipe; it will be delicious no matter what bread you choose.
For the avocado, I find that one large avocado makes the perfect amount for two large slices of bread (2 servings). If I'm just making it for myself, I'll save the other half of the mashed avocado in the fridge for the next day.
Tip: don't use avocados that aren't ripe enough! If you buy an avocado that's very firm, it'll likely take at least a day or two to ripen on the countertop (no need to refrigerate while it's ripening.) You'll know when it's ripe if the flesh can be easily indented with a little push into the skin.
📝 Instructions
Ready to learn how to make avocado toast? Let's do this.
Once your avocado is ripe, slice it lengthwise and scoop out the flesh from both sides into a bowl (see the pro tip below on how to remove the pit.) Then use the back of a fork to mash the avocado around in the bowl until it's as smooth as you like it. (It's totally fine and delicious to leave it a little chunky.)
Pro tip: To remove an avocado pit, place the half with the pit in it on a hard surface and give the pit a fairly strong but controlled whack with a chef's knife to lodge the blade partway into the pit. Then, hold the avocado in one hand as you turn the knife with the other to loosen and remove the pit.
Toast your bread, divide the mashed avocado among the slices (or save half for later) and top with a little sea salt... and you're done! If you want to add any toppings, read on.
🥑 Avocado toast toppings
What to put on avocado toast you might ask? The perfect avocado toast will be different depending on who you ask, but here are a few ideas for toppings and seasonings to get you started.
Most of the time, I actually LOVE just plain sea salt on my avocado toast. It really lets the natural flavor of the avocado shine—perfection. Another favorite is everything bagel topping; delicious and super fast. And if you have some on hand, kimchi avocado toast is seriously the best combo!
Some other toppings I love are:
- a squeeze of fresh lime juice or lemon juice
- a bit of extra-virgin olive oil
- a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder or ground cumin
- freshly chopped cilantro or dill
- thinly sliced tomato, onion or radishes
- microgreens like broccoli sprouts (one of my all time favorite toppings!)
- some smoked salmon
- feta, mozzarella or burrata cheese
- some fresh salsa
- a poached or fried egg (try this avocado toast with egg recipe)
🔪 Equipment
I used the following equipment to make this recipe:
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- mixing bowl
- toaster
🍱 Storage
Avocado toast is best when consumed immediately, but it can be saved in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
🎉 Top tip
The most important tip to make the perfect avocado toast is: make sure your avocado is ripe! Just give it a little squeeze test to make sure you can easily indent the skin a little when you push on it. If you need to wait an extra day for it to ripen, trust me when I say that it's worth the wait. Enjoy! 🙂
💭 FAQ
Multi-grain, whole grain or sourdough bread all work well for avocado toast. You can also substitute gluten free bread to make GF avocado toast.
To remove an avocado pit, slice the avocado lengthwise and place the half with the pit in it on a hard surface. Give the pit a fairly strong but controlled whack with a chef's knife to lodge the blade partway into the pit. Then, hold the avocado in one hand as you turn the knife with the other to loosen and remove the pit.
Avocado toast is best when consumed immediately, but it can be saved in the fridge for up to 24 hours. For easy meal prep, you could mash the avocado the night before, store it in the fridge, and then spread it onto freshly toasted bread in the morning.
You can add freshly sliced tomato, radishes or sprouts to avocado toast, as well as smoked salmon, feta, mozzarella or any other favorite add-ons. Additionally, you can season your avocado toast with a little fresh lemon or lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder or everything bagel seasoning.
🍳 Recipe
Best Avocado Toast Recipe (and Toppings)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Mash: Slice the avocado lengthwise and scoop out the flesh from one half into a bowl (see notes on how to remove the pit.) Use the back of a fork to mash the avocado until it's smooth and spreadable. Add salt and/or other desired seasonings and mix once more to incorporate.
- Toast: Toast the bread until crispy and golden.
- Spread: Using a spoon, spread the avocado on the toast using the back of the spoon to distribute it evenly.
- Top: Add any extra toppings you'd like, and enjoy!
Vito Schowengerdt
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