Avocado Toast

Love avocado toast? Learn how to take it to the next level with this simple recipe (+5 amazing variations!) and my best tips and tricks!

Avocado toast recipe

When avocado toast came onto the scene years ago, lots of people wrote it off as a trend. But as someone who still eats it for breakfast or lunch a few times a week, I have to say that I think avocado toast is here to stay! It’s super easy to make, it’s healthy and satisfying, and it’s a blank canvas for flavorful seasonal toppings. What’s not to love?

Below, you’ll find my basic avocado toast recipe along with 5 fun & fancy variations. Whether you toss them together for breakfast, enjoy them for lunch, or make them for a quick and easy dinner, I hope you love them as much as I do!

Avocado toast

Avocado Toast Recipe Variations

Made with good bread and ripe avocados, even simple avocado toast is delicious. However, it can also serve as a template for all sorts of fun toppings. Try adding chopped fresh herbs, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, black pepper or red pepper flakes, or a poached or scrambled egg. And if you have tahini sauce, cilantro lime dressing, pesto, or chipotle sauce on hand, even a small drizzle will kick your toast up a notch.

If you want to take things one step further, use multiple toppings to make one of these variations:

Banh mi toast

1. Banh Mi Avo Toast
Whenever I make banh mi sandwiches, I always some of the pickles left over. This bright and tangy toast is the perfect way to use them up!

Toast with healthy toppings

2. Toast-ada Toast
These Tex-Mex toppings make this toast spicy and fun. A pop of pickled onion takes it over the top.

Harissa and chickpeas on bread

3. Roasted Chickpea & Harissa
It’s worth getting a jar of harissa just to make this toast! It combines with these toppings to create delicious creamy/crunchy texture and tangy/smoky flavor:

Cucumber ribbons on bread

4. Sushi Toast
My personal favorite! I top avocado toast with sushi fixings in this fresh, sweet, and savory variation:

  • Cucumber, peeled into ribbons
  • Pickled ginger
  • Sesame seeds
  • Scallions
  • Sliced nori, optional

How to make avocado toast

5. Everything & More
My dairy-free riff on a loaded everything bagel, with mashed avocado instead of cream cheese! Here’s what else is on it:

How to Make Avocado Toast

Making avocado toast is easy! You likely already have your own method, but these simple tips will take it from good to great:

  • Better ingredients make better toast. Use the best bread you can find! I like to toast thick slices of sourdough or whole grain bread. For an extra pop of flavor, lightly rub each slice of bread with the cut side of a halved garlic clove as soon as it comes out of the toaster.
  • Mash the avocado directly on the toast. Some recipes call for you to mash the avocado in a separate bowl before piling it onto the bread, but in my opinion, the more texture the avocado has, the better your toast will be (we’re not making guacamole). Halve the avocado and remove the pit. Then, use a paring knife to score cubes of the avocado inside the skin without piercing the skin. Drizzle the diced flesh with lemon juice and sprinkle it with flaky sea salt before scooping and mashing onto the toast. Alternatively, slice the avocado inside the skin, season it, and fan the slices onto the bread. No need to mash!
  • Don’t skip the lemon and salt. They add brightness and make the flavors pop! I like to season the avocado inside the skin, before I scoop it onto the bread.

Enjoy your avocado toast on its own, or pair it with a smoothie, salad, or soup for a heartier meal. Enjoy!

Avocado Toast Recipe

Love this avocado toast recipe?

Check out these Avocado Summer Rolls, Avocado Cucumber Sushi Rolls, Sesame Soba Noodles, or one of these many Avocado Recipes.

Try one of these healthy breakfast ideas next or check out these vegan recipes!

Avocado Toast

rate this recipe:
4.91 from 10 votes
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Serves 2
Learn how to make perfect avocado toast at home! Make this basic recipe, or try one of the flavorful variations above.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Lemon, for squeezing
  • Sea salt
  • 2 to 4 slices toasted bread
  • Desired toppings, listed above, optional

Instructions

  • Halve the avocado vertically and remove the pit. Use a small knife to dice the avocado flesh while it's still inside the skin. Season the flesh with a squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkle it with sea salt.
  • Scoop the diced avocado flesh out of the skin and onto the toasted bread. Mash the avocado with the back of a fork and top with your desired toppings.

 

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  1. Terry
    02.19.2022

    looks fantastic. can you share how you do the chickpea and Harris avocado toast?

  2. Anu
    02.02.2022

    Hi – which healthy bread would you recommend? Thank you

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      02.02.2022

      Hi Anu, I like to get sourdough bread from a local bakery.

  3. Ennie
    01.18.2022

    5 stars
    Your toast make my day and my husband happy.

  4. Scott
    11.05.2021

    Why dice the avocado in the skin if you’re just going to mash it once you scoop it out?

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      11.06.2021

      Hi Scott, I like to scoop the diced pieces right onto the toast, then mash… they’re easier to mash and I don’t have to dirty a separate bowl or dish.

  5. Jill Patterson
    02.14.2021

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe!
    I took a picture but don’t see a way to share it with you.

    • Jeanine Donofrio
      02.15.2021

      Hi Jill, you can share it on Instagram and tag me at @loveandlemons

  6. Anna
    02.14.2020

    I can’t wait to try your fantastic looking recipes. Everything but the chickpea is my favorite. I’d like to top it with pickled cucumbers, arugula, and feta cheese.

  7. Angela Rexario
    01.25.2020

    very nice dish and method explained very well. thanks for sharing

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