🥑 Avocado Toast 4 Ways – A Breakfast Favorite!
🥖 Base Ingredients (for all toasts):
- 1 ripe avocado (mashed)
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough, whole grain, or your favorite)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: drizzle of olive oil or squeeze of lemon juice for the mash
1️⃣ Classic with Egg
Toppings:
- 1 fried or poached egg
- Red chili flakes
- Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions:
- Toast bread, spread mashed avocado, top with the egg.
- Season with chili flakes and everything bagel seasoning.
✅ Why it’s great: High in protein and healthy fats — keeps you full longer.
2️⃣ Tomato Basil & Balsamic
Toppings:
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze drizzle
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions:
- Spread avocado on toast, top with tomatoes and basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle sea salt on top.
✅ Why it’s great: Light, refreshing, and loaded with antioxidants.
3️⃣ Spicy Sriracha Chickpea Smash
Toppings:
- Spicy smashed chickpeas (mash canned chickpeas with sriracha, lemon juice, and a bit of tahini or olive oil)
- Cilantro
- Sesame seeds or hemp seeds
Instructions:
- Spread avocado, then layer with spicy chickpea mixture.
- Top with cilantro and seeds.
✅ Why it’s great: Plant-based protein + fiber + flavor explosion.
4️⃣ Sweet & Nutty
Toppings:
- Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Sliced strawberries or banana
- Crushed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or almonds)
- Sprinkle of chia seeds
Instructions:
- Spread avocado, layer with fruit slices, drizzle honey, and add crushed nuts.
✅ Why it’s great: Sweet and salty combo, with healthy fats and natural sugars.
🥄 Bonus Tips:
- Add lemon juice to your avocado to keep it from browning and boost flavor.
- Toast type matters: Sourdough or whole grain bread hold up best under toppings.
- Make it a meal: Pair with a smoothie, yogurt, or coffee.