📝 Introduction.

Do you wake up hungry on a Sunday morning and need something quick and healthy? Years ago, I discovered avocado toast. It’s a simple recipe that anyone can make.

I was in college. I didn’t have much money. I was always hungry when I woke up in the morning, and one day my roommate put some avocado on a piece of bread and said it was delicious. At first, I didn’t think it would be good; it seemed so simple. However, I tried it, and my first bite completely changed my mind. Avocado toast was creamy, crunchy, and tasted so fresh.

Fun fact: Avocado toast started around 2010, thanks to cafes in Australia, and now you can find it in almost every restaurant.

💡 Why You’ll Love This Recipe.

Saves you time: you can make this meal in 10 minutes. Perfect for a busy morning.

Healthy: Avocados provide your body with good nutrients, which will stop you from feeling hungry all day. Avocados give you real energy throughout the day.

Customize as you wish: Add eggs, cheese, or hot sauce. Customize your toast however you like.

Saves money: Instead of buying expensive cafe food, you can make it at home.

No cooking skills required: In fact, if you can use a toaster and a fork, you can make this meal very easily.

📊 Recipe Overview.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 3-5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2 toasts

Calories (Approx.): 280 per serving

🧂 Ingredients & Substitutes.

Let’s talk about the ingredients for this avocado toast recipe.

1. Ripe Avocado – You need a good avocado for this recipe. Gently press the avocado’s skin with your finger. A ripe avocado will feel soft like a peach. Don’t buy hard avocados, as they will be bland.
   Tip: Remove the small stem at the top of the avocado and look underneath. Do you see any green? If so, that avocado is good. Buy it. Do you see any brown? It’s not suitable for this recipe. Please put it back.
2. Sturdy Bread – Thick slices of bread work best. Always try to choose sourdough or whole-grain bread. Thin bread tears easily and gets soggy. You need sturdy bread if you want to hold heavy toppings.
3. Fresh Lemon or Lime Juice – Squeeze fresh lemon or lime juice on top. This will significantly enhance the flavour, and the lemon juice will keep the avocado green.
4. Add flaky sea salt – Sprinkle it on your toast. The large flakes will give you a nice crunch. You can also use regular salt for this, but larger flakes will provide a better flavour.

Easy Swaps:

Bread: Use ciabatta or rye instead of sourdough.
Cook: Use white vinegar instead of lemon juice.
Dairy-free: Skip the cheese. The avocado will give it just enough creaminess.

🔪 Kitchen Tools Required.

• Sharp knife (for slicing avocados safely)
• Cutting board
• Fork or potato masher
• Toaster or toaster oven
• Small mixing bowl
• Butter knife or offset spatula for spreading
• Measuring spoons

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Guide to Making Avocado Toast.

Step 1: Toast your bread.

To do this, place the bread slices in the toaster and cook on medium for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. If you want them extra crispy, toast them a little longer. If you leave them for too long, the bread slices may burn. So always keep an eye on them.

While the bread slices toast, let’s prepare the avocado.

Step 2: Prepare the avocado.

Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. You can use a small knife or spoon for this. Then, put the light green avocado flesh in a small bowl and mash it with a fork. Don’t mash it too much; leave it in small pieces for a good texture. Now, squeeze half a lemon on it and add the lemon juice. This will prevent the avocado from turning brown and add a pleasant sourness. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3: Spread the avocado mixture.

Once your toast is cooked, warm it. Using the back of a spoon, spread a thick layer of the avocado mixture on top.

Now add your favourite toppings. Here are some of the toppings I use for avocado toast.

🥚 Fried or poached egg
🍅 Sliced ​​cherry tomatoes
🌶️ Sliced ​​red pepper for spiciness
🧅 Thinly sliced ​​red onion
🌿 Fresh microgreens or arugula

Step 4: As a final step.

Add a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve your delicious avocado toast.

 Watch the video below for a visual walkthrough of each step.

💡 Pro Cooking Tips.

Always make it fresh – avocados turn brown very quickly. If you make it in advance, you will get a dark, greyish toast, so try to make it fresh.

Use warm bread – spread the avocado on the toast while it is still warm, which will help the avocado stick to the toast. Warm bread works well for this avocado toast recipe.

Add salt twice – add a little salt to the avocado you have mashed. Then sprinkle some more salt on top after spreading the avocado on the toast.

Make avocados ripen faster – Do you need a ripe avocado by tomorrow? Put a banana and the avocado in a paper bag and leave it overnight. The banana emits ethylene gas, which helps the avocado ripen faster.

🔄️ Healthier Swaps.

Bread Alternatives: Try whole-grain or sprouted-grain bread as a healthier alternative to regular bread.

For Low Fat: To reduce the fat in your avocado toast, use a low-fat variety instead of full-fat cheese.

Egg Swaps: If you are concerned about cholesterol, you can use just the egg whites instead of the whole egg for toast.

🥡 Storage & Reheating.

I’ll be honest. You should eat your avocado toast as soon as you make it.

If you have leftover mashed avocado, put it in a container, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it. You can keep it green for up to a day.

My advice is to make only as much as you need. The whole thing will only take you about 10 minutes.

📌 Conclusion.

The best part about this avocado toast recipe is that once you master it, you can start making your own versions. I have given you the starting point here. Now you can try whatever you like and change the flavour.

This avocado toast recipe is a must-try this week. Do make this recipe and let me know how you like it. Have fun making this avocado toast and enjoy your breakfast.

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❓ FAQs

1. Question: Is this recipe really healthy or just a fad?
   Answer: This recipe is not only popular but also really healthy. Avocados provide you with good fats, fibre, and potassium. When you add quality bread, protein like eggs or salmon, and some vegetables, you can create a complete meal. You get healthy fats, carbohydrates, and protein all in one meal. So this is a better choice than eating pastries or sugary cereals.
2. Question: Why does my avocado toast taste bland?
   Answer: Salt and acid are often needed. Add lemon juice and season to taste.
3. Question: What kind of bread is best for avocado toast?
   Answer: Most people choose sourdough bread. It holds up well and has a great flavour. Whole-grain bread gives you more nutrients. If you decide on multigrain bread, it will add a nice crunch. Avoid using soft white bread, as it won’t hold up to the toppings and will quickly become soggy.
4. Question: Can I make avocado toast in advance?
   Answer: Not really; it’s not recommended to make it in advance because the avocado will brown and the toast will become soggy. Instead, you can prepare your toppings the night before. Then, in the morning, you can mash the avocado and toast the bread. This method is super quick and makes for a delicious breakfast.
5. Question: What protein can I add to avocado toast to make it more filling?
   Answer: Eggs are classic. You can add smoked salmon, crumbled bacon, white beans, or grilled chicken.