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Avocado Toast

Perfect Avocado Toast

Quick, creamy, and endlessly customizable, this avocado toast recipe is made with ripe avocado, hearty bread, and your favorite toppings. Ready in 5 minutes and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a healthy snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole ripe avocado
  • 2 slices hearty bread sourdough, whole grain, or rye
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
  • Red pepper flakes optional, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Toaster or toaster oven
  • 2 Fork (for mashing)
  • 3 Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy on the edges.
  2. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl (or mash directly in the skin).
  3. Mash the avocado with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky. Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt, then mix.
  4. Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto each slice of toasted bread.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and additional sea salt if desired.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal

Notes

  • Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly when pressed but aren't mushy.
  • Add toppings like poached eggs, smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, feta, or everything bagel seasoning for variety.
  • To prevent browning, store leftover mashed avocado with lemon juice in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
  • For keto-friendly version, use low-carb bread or grilled vegetables as the base.

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