Avocado Toast
Avocado Toast is so simple to make, and it's perfect for breakfast, snack, or light meal. It is creamy and crispy and absolutely bursting with flavor!
Servings: 1 piece toast
Calories: 241kcal
Ingredients
- 1 slice whole grain or sprouted bread
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- pinch of salt
- Optional: Seasonings and toppings suggested are fresh cilantro spritz of lime juice, Tajin, and more
Instructions
- To begin, you'll want to make sure that your avocados are nice and ripe by gently pressing the outside to see if there is any give. If it's too firm to be pressed, the avocado isn't ripe enough yet. It also needs to be bright green inside. Avocados that are stringy or have brown flesh inside are overly ripe and should not be used. We have some great tips for making avocados last longer and telling if they are ripe.
- Toast your bread of choice until it's nice and golden brown. Some of my favorite bread types to use are sourdough, sprouted Ezekiel Bread, rye, and homemade healthy whole wheat bagels.
- Cut the avocado in half, scoop out the bright green flesh, and place half of it into a bowl. Mash it up to a chunky consistency similar to guacamole. Some people mash up the avocado right on their toast, but it can make a bit of a mess by poking holes in your toast.
- If you’re making toast for more people, go ahead and use the whole avocado. If not, leave the pit in the other half and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. I have found that leaving the pit in the avocado and spritzing it with a little lime or lemon juice helps to keep it from turning brown as quickly. It will need to be used within a day or so though. Some people mash up the avocado right on their toast, but it can make a bit of a mess by poking holes in your toast.
- Add a pinch of salt and eat as is or some of my favorite toppings like chopped cilantro, sliced tomato, Tajin, and a spritz of lime juice.
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Notes
Bread Options:
I think it's best to choose a firm, thick bread for making avocado toast. Find one that offers an excellent sturdy base so that you won't lose all those delicious toppings. Some of my favorites are sourdough, rye, and sprouted Ezekiel bread. We have great recipes for oil-free whole-wheat bread and these delicious whole-wheat, oil-free bagels.
I included a list of some of my favorite topping ideas above in the post.
Tips & Variations:
- Add garlic- Either add a little minced garlic or even a pinch of garlic powder to the mashed avocado.
- Add veggies- By adding vegetables like leafy greens, onions, tomatoes, and even grilled mushrooms, this recipe can be turned into a meal.
- Spice it up- Add in a little diced jalapeño or red pepper flakes to add a kick.
- Make a sandwich- By layering your avocado toast with lots of veggies and an extra piece of toast, this recipe becomes an awesome hearty sandwich.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice toast | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g