Avocado toast is simply toasted bread topped with mashed avocado.
It's one of the easiest breakfasts or brunches you can make, and you can add whatever toppings you like.
Here are a few easy ways to change it up.
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Ingredients You'll Need
Notes and Substitutions
- Avocados: Choose avocados that feel firm but give slightly when pressed. If the spot under the stem is green, they're ready to eat. Keep ripe avocados in the refrigerator and leave firm ones on the counter to ripen.
- Bread: Sourdough works well because it has a crisp crust and holds the toppings without getting soggy. Any thick-cut bread will work as long as you toast it well.
- The basics: Season with salt and black pepper or crushed red pepper. Add a squeeze of lemon or lime and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
- The extras: Add eggs, tomatoes, cheese, smoked salmon, bacon, or whatever you have on hand.
How to Make Avocado Toast: 8 Easy Ways
For better toast, cook the bread in a pan with a little butter or olive oil over medium heat. Toast both sides until crisp and brown.
#1 Anchovies, Tomato, and Basil
Top the avocado with sliced tomato, a few anchovy fillets, and fresh basil. The anchovies add a salty, savory flavor.
#2 Fried Egg
Add a fried egg with a runny yolk, then season with salt and pepper.
#3 Hummus, Cucumber, and Olives
Spread hummus on the toast, then add avocado, sliced cucumber, and olives.
#4 Boiled Egg
Top with sliced boiled egg and season with salt and pepper. A poached egg works well too.
#5 Bacon
Add a few pieces of crispy bacon for a salty crunch.
#6 Caprese
Top with tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
#7 Tomato and Basil
Add sliced tomato and fresh basil, then season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
#8 Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon
Top with soft scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Add chopped chives or scallions if you like.
Recipe FAQs
Avocado toast has healthy fats and fiber. Add an egg, smoked salmon, or hummus if you want more protein.
Sourdough works well because it gets crisp and can hold the avocado and toppings. Any thick-cut bread will work if toasted well.
Choose one that feels firm but gives slightly when gently pressed. Avoid avocados with very soft or sunken spots.
Mix in a little lemon or lime juice, cover it tightly, and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to use it.
It is best made right before serving. You can prepare the toppings ahead, then toast the bread and put everything together when you are ready to eat.
More Avocado Recipes to Try
- Avocado and milk in ice: Chunks of avocado served with milk and ice for a simple Filipino dessert.
- Avocado pistachio ice cream: Creamy homemade ice cream made with avocado and pistachios.
- Avocado shake with boba: A thick avocado drink served with chewy tapioca pearls.
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📖 Recipe
How to Make Avocado Toast (8 Ways)
Equipment
- Toaster or pan
Ingredients
- Ripe avocado
- Thick-cut bread
- Lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper
- Crushed red pepper optional
- Extra-virgin olive oil or butter
- Your choice of toppings
Instructions
- Toast the bread until crisp. You can use a toaster or cook it in a pan with a little butter or olive oil.
- Mash the avocado with lemon or lime juice, salt, and pepper. Spread it over the toast.
- Add any of these toppings:-Tomato, anchovies, and basil-Fried egg-Hummus, cucumber, and olives-Sliced boiled egg-Crispy bacon-Tomato, mozzarella, and basil-Tomato and basil-Scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, and chives
- Serve the avocado toast right away.
Notes
- Avocados: Choose ripe avocados that give slightly when pressed. Refrigerate once ripe.
- Bread: Use sourdough or any thick-cut bread and toast it well.
- Seasoning: Add salt, pepper, lemon or lime juice, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Toppings: Use any combination you like, such as eggs, tomatoes, bacon, cheese, hummus, or smoked salmon.
Bim says
Made this with scrambled eggs, so good! Love this recipe with different variations. Healthy snacks or for breakfast.
Nora says
Hello, Bim! Thanks for making it. =)