There’s little that can hold a candle to a slather of avocado toast for breakfast.
I’ll say that for myself – avocado toast is good. It is smooth, and substantial, and the consistency of avocado on toasted bread has mix-and-match-ability.
I know good things when I see them.
I like avocado toast best when I’m thinking of it as a healthy meal. Avocados have good amounts of vitamins E and K, and vitamin C, as well as good fats to keep me full till lunch, and to get me going in the morning. Toasted bread provides me with the grain I need to balance out the meal.
The 10 Best Avocado toast and recipes
1. Classic Avocado Toast
I love making avocado toast. It is one of my favorite dishes, the ultimate in simple, sophisticated.
There is nothing better than the softness of ripe avocados mixed with the crunch of a toasted slice of bread. All for the price of a couple of dollars.
The creaminess of avocados with the crunchy contrast of toast is such a great combination. I like to finish mine off with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
If I’m feeling a little zesty, I might squeeze a wedge of lemon over it. Or if I fancy something fresh, I’ll throw in some cherry tomatoes.
Avocado toast is great for any time of the day: brunch, lunch, dinner.
Classic Avocado Toast
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
2 slices of whole-grain bread
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Red pepper flakes, optional (for garnish)
Instructions
Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until golden brown.
Toast the bread and, while it’s doing that, cut the avocado in half, scoop the pit out, and transfer the flesh to a bowl.
Add the lemon juice, and then mash the avocado with a fork until it’s completely smooth but still somewhere in between totally pureed and totally chunky.
Season the mashed avocado with salt and black pepper to taste.
Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.
Garnish with a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired, and serve immediately.
2. Spicy Sriracha Avocado Toast
When I’m in the mood for a flavor-filled, healthy, filling breakfast, I make my go-to twist on avocado toast. Sometimes I feel like my morning is incomplete without the earthy richness of avocado tempered with the hot burn of Sriracha!
The taste combination not only kicks me into gear with a mitigated blast of flavor but also provides a heightened contrast that keeps my mouth humming along for the rest of the day. I like the fact that it is simple, yet sophisticated, and lets me experience a bit of gourmet in my own kitchen in a matter of minutes.
It’s one of my favorite comfort foods – with a bit of health and fitness thrown in.
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
2 slices of whole grain bread
1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro or chives, for garnish
Instructions
Toast the slices of whole grain bread to your desired level of crispiness. Mash the ripe, peeled, pitted avocado with the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
Drizzle the Sriracha sauce on top of the avocado spread.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or chives.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spicy Sriracha Avocado Toast!
3. Mediterranean Avocado Toast
When I first encountered this dish – with its lush, fresh flavors and generous serving of vibrant, healthy foods – I knew it was a keeper.
By combining good-for-you avocado with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cheese, fresh herbs and a dash of lemon juice, you have a nutritious and satisfying meal.
It is the fresh herbs and drop of lemon juice that take it to the next level, as if I am having a small Mediterranean vacation at my kitchen counter.
Mediterranean Avocado Toast Recipe:
Ingredients
2 slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Toast Bread: Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
Mash Avocado: Cut avocado in half around the big central seed, remove the seed, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Use a fork or spoon to mash until smooth.
Spread Avocado: Evenly spread the mashed avocado onto the toasted bread.
Add Toppings: Top each slice with crumbled feta cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.
Drizzle and Season: Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve Immediately: Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and enjoy!
4. Caprese Avocado Toast
I love to begin any morning with fresh a version of the classic Italian salad of ripe tomatoes, basil and mozzarella, fused with the creamy, avocado-based bruschetta.
The mushy slice of avocado spread with rubbed garlic and flecked with a sprinkle of salt and pepper, with the juicy, lush tomatoes, fragrant basil and drizzles of salty mozzarella curd, balancing precariously on top, feels so hedonistic. But every bite contrasts and delights the palate, and fuels my body, all in one.
I cannot think of a healthier, more delicious way to enjoy breakfast. Sometimes I even throw a couple of eggs on!
Here’s a brief recipe for Caprese Avocado Toast:
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed
4 slices of whole-grain bread, toasted
1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup of fresh mozzarella balls, halved
Fresh basil leaves, torn
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Eggs
Instructions
Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until golden and crispy.
Evenly spread mashed avocado onto each slice of toasted bread.
Top the avocado with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella balls.
Sprinkle torn basil leaves over the tomato and mozzarella.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
5. Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
A few crawls of fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon and you’re in high heaven.
Not just lunch or dinner. A snack or a full meal, luxury on the cheap that you can make at home, who needs restaurants?
Sure, here’s a concise recipe for Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast:
Ingredients
2 slices of whole grain bread, toasted
1 ripe avocado
100g smoked salmon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Toast the slices of whole grain bread until golden brown.
In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread.
Arrange slices of smoked salmon on top of the avocado.
Garnish with fresh dill, if using.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
6. Sweet-Chili Avocado Toast
Sweet-Chili Avocado Toast is one of my favorite ways to mix up my breakfast. It combines the creamy, healthy goodness of avocado with sweet and spicy chili into an explosion of flavor for every bite.
I whip this up in minutes, take it to brunch with friends, or make for myself on weekday mornings when I’m running late. It’s decadent enough to satisfy, yet healthy enough to leave me feeling good.
It’s breakfast as solo art.
Sweet-Chili Avocado Toast Recipe
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados
4 slices of whole grain bread
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 lime (juiced)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Toast the slices of whole grain bread until golden brown.
In a bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the avocado spread.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
7. Avocado Toast with Poached or fried Egg
Avocado toast with poached egg. The second I hear the toast sizzle and the egg crack, my mouth starts watering.
I adore how the creaminess of the avocado combines with the savory richness of the egg yolk. It’s a nutritious and satisfying meal that fills me up and gives me energy all morning.
Avocado gives me those lovely healthy fats, fibre and vitamins, and that good protein from the egg. It’s a culinary experience as well as a meal.
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
2 large eggs
2 slices of whole grain or sourdough bread
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Toast Bread: Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
Prep the avocado: While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado lengthwise in half and remove the pit.
Scoop out the flesh with a spoon and place it in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to the Boil: Add the white vinegar to a saucepan of water until it just simmers.
Poach Eggs: Crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin.
Make a whirlpool in the simmering water, then slide each egg into the water. Poach for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still soft.
Assemble Toast: Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto the toasted bread slices. Top with Eggs: Take each poached egg out of the water with a slotted spoon and put one egg on top of each slice of avocado toast.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.
8. Avocado Toast with Feta and Pomegranate
The creamy avocado paired with the tart feta creates a really nice savory-sweet mix.
Then the sweet burst of pomegranate seeds takes it to saliva-inducing levels with an end product that is ‘creamy, salty, sweet, tangy, crisp, and juicy’ in one delicious combination.
This toast is good any time of day.
Avocado Toast with Feta and Pomegranate Recipe.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados
4 slices of whole-grain bread
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Toast the whole-grain bread slices to your desired level of crispiness.
Cut the avocado in half, pit it, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, and then mash it with a fork until it is as smooth as possible.
Mix in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper with the mashed avocado.
Spread a generous layer of the avocado mixture onto each slice of toast.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the avocado toast.
Finish with a scattering of pomegranate seeds for a splash of color and flavor.
Serve at once.
9. Everything Bagel Avocado Toast
Everything bagel avocado toast is the perfect cross between simple and complex; the creaminess of the avocado, the crunch of the everything bagel seasoning, and the crunch of the perfectly toasted base, all anticipate a deep dive of flavor. I salute the savoury and tangy nature of this dish, elevating toast to a whole new level.
It is perfect for a quick rush in the morning or a slow sit down brunch; any occasion or no occasion at all. The perfect nutrition for a quick bite to eat or a slow brunch with friends and family.
Ingredients
2 slices of whole-grain bread
1 ripe avocado
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Everything Bagel seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Toast the whole-grain bread slices until golden brown.
Slice the ripe avocado in half.
Remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the avocado, then mash to desired consistency.
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
Sprinkle the Everything Bagel seasoning generously on top of the avocado toast.
Optionally, garnish with red pepper flakes or halved cherry tomatoes for added flavor and color. 4.
If desired, lower the heat to medium-low (or turn the burner off altogether), use a spoon to create a well in the center of the pan, and crack an egg into it. 5.
Cook the egg for 2 minutes. 6.
Sprinkle with black pepper to taste and mix it in a little. 7.
Add a sprinkling of salt and transfer the frittata to a plate. Serve immediately.
10. Avocado Toast with Roasted Tomatoes
I like the way that the tomatoes give me a pop of flavor and a bit of heat in an otherwise cool, refreshing morning meal. It feels like an indulgent treat, but is simple enough to throw together for a speedy, satisfying breakfast.
This is my go-to when I don’t want a heavy, dense breakfast but still want something filling.
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
4 slices of whole-grain bread
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them on a baking sheet.
Roast the tomatoes in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until they’re soft and caramelized.
While tomatoes are roasting, toast the whole-grain bread to your desired level of crispiness.
Put the ripe avocado in a bowl and roughly mash it with a fork; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
End each slice with some of the roasted tomatoes, and garnish with basil just before eating.