Craving something savory, yet healthy and light? Try this avocado toast recipe! This dish is not only delicious but also satisfying. The best part about avocado toast is its versatility, there are endless ways to customize it to your liking. Whether you want to add some protein or keep it vegetarian, the possibilities are endless. In this blog post, we will provide a basic recipe for avocado toast as well as some ideas for how you can mix things up. If you are looking for even more variety, I have also put together an additional list of 20 different ways to make everyones favorite toast. Scroll to the bottom for my five favorites. So, let’s get started!
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My love for Avocado Toast runs deep. Really deep. So deep that I created The perfect Avocado Toast recipe plus my five favorite ways to make it. When it comes to Avocados I’d consider myself an expert. Not only did I grow up eating Avocados 24/7 but I wrote an entire book on Avocados (my first cookbook Absolutely Avocados). With that came a lot of practice creating the the best avocado toast recipe and variations. It was a tough job – but I’m here for you!
Before we get into my favorite variations of avo toast, let’s dive into the basics of how to make a perfect avocado toast.
How to make Avocado Toast
- Pick a great avocado. There is an art with how to pick a good avocado. I tend to buy my avocados rock hard so they can ripen on my own kitchen counter without anyone else touching them. When they are ready, they should just have the slightest give to them
- The bread matters. I prefer to use something thick and grainy. More flavor and substance to hold all that beautiful avocado.
- Chunky avocado vs smooth avocado… it’s really a personal decision but I prefer it mostly smooth with a few chunks. If it’s too chunky, I find that the avocado falls off and no one wants that.
- MALDON MALDON MALDON….always finish your avocado toast with a sprinkling of chunky salt. It bumps up the flavor in the best possible way and adds a bit of texture.
- Once your avocado is mashed, add salt and pepper to taste. Then, squeeze half a lemon over the mixture and stir everything together until evenly mixed.
- If you want some extra flavor or healthy fats, drizzle EVOO over the top of your toast. Then, sprinkle on some red chili flakes if you’re feeling spicy!
- Pro Tip: Don’t have any lemons on hand? No problem! You can always substitute lime juice in this recipe. Just remember to adjust the amount you use—Lime juice is quite a bit tarter than lemon juice, so start with less and add more to taste.
OK now that we have the basics covered and this answers your how do you make avocado toast question, here are my 5 favorite avocado toast toppings to take your avocado game to the next level.
Besides the traditional here’s what we’ve got going on:
Each one is delish and will make your mouth water! One is topped with tomatoes and basil vinaigrette and it’s perfect for lunch! Another is topped with Smoked Salmon and Red Onions which is kinda perfect for breakfast. As is the Avocado Toast with Bacon and Eggs (my fav avocado toast for breakfast)! I love the one topped with Goat Cheese and Chives and the other one with Pico de Gallo for a little mid-afternoon snack!
But the truth of the matter is, you really can’t go wrong with any of these, at any time of the day!
FAQ’s
Is Avocado Toast healthy?
Sure is! Especially if you’re using a great grainy bread. And avocados are loaded with all the good fats that we need on a daily basis. So you know what they say… an avocado a day…Â
What is the best way to smash an avocado?
I like to take the avocado flesh out of the skin, put it into a medium bowl and mash it with a fork. Don’t add anything into the avocado (ie; herbs) until it’s the desired consistency.Â
Is Avocado good for breakfast?
Heck yes it is. It’s great for breakfast and lunch and dinner.
How long does an avocado last?
Once it’s open, it has about a 2 day life. I like to spread a little lemon or lime juice on a halved avocado if I’m saving it for the next day to reduce any browning.
How do you store avocados?
If they are NOT ripe, I store them on the counter until they are ready. Once they are ripe, I transfer them to the fridge until ready to use!
How do you get avocados to ripen faster?
Place them in a brown paper bag with either a banana or apple. This should speed up the ripening process by a day or two.
Avocado Toast Variations
Green Harissa Tartines with Bacon and Avocado
And there you have it! Avocado toast is a delicious and healthy way to start your day, or to snack on in between meals. If you’re looking for some variation on the classic avocado toast recipe, we’ve got you covered. Be sure to save this post so that you can come back and try out all of our favorite variations. What’s your favorite avocado toast? Let me know in the comments below!
Looking for more amazing breakfast ideas? Check out my 100 favorite breakfast recipes
Classic Avocado Toast Recipe (+5 Delicious Variations)
Ingredients
For a Classic Avocado Toast
- 1 piece thick cut grainy bread
- 1/2 large ripe avocado
- 1-2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the Tomato Basil Toast
- 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Basil Vinaigrette
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon and Red Onions
- 2 thin sliced smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onions
Avocado Toast with Bacon and Eggs
- 1 egg, scrambled
- 1-2 pieces crispy bacon
Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese and Chives
- 2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon freshly snipped chives
Avocado Toast with Pico de Gallo
- 1/4 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
For a Classic Avocado Toast
- Toast the piece of bread until the bread is just golden brown, about 2-3 minutes depending on the thickness of the bread.
- For the halved avocado, remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin and place the avocado flesh into a medium bowl and mash it with a fork and a squeeze of the fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Slater the mashed avocado on top of the toast. Add more salt and pepper is desired and serve immediately.
For the Tomato Basil Toast
- Toss together the tomatoes and basil vinaigrette in a small bowl. Pile on top of the avocado toast and serve.
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon and Red Onions
- Lay the smoked salmon on top of the avocado toast, followed by the red onions and serve.
Avocado Toast with Bacon and Eggs
- Transfer the scrambled eggs on top of the avocado toast and add the bacon.
Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese and Chives
- Sprinkle the goat cheese and chives on top of the avocado toast and serve.
Avocado Toast with Pico de Gallo
- Sprinkle the pico de gallo on top of the avocado toast and serve.
See that dark wheat or pumpernickel bread with all the seeds around the crust? Is that from special bakery or a ‘When Pigs Fly’ variety? OMG it looks fantastic as do all of these recipes!
it’s actually just some random variety I picked up a whole foods!! AND it was delish 🙂
It must be the ‘When Pis Fly’ brand, they make fabulous bread! Snowing again here…………….OY
Pigs…..LOL
I know what it is, the bread! It is called Seeduction Bread! It’s organic and they make it at Whole Foods……….
These look incredible! avocados are one of the favorite foods.
Now I’m craving avocado toast!!
Avocado toast completes me!!! I started eating it with cottage cheese, tomatoes and truffle salt. OMG.
Avocado on toast is the end all be all of my favorite toast toppings!! Heck yes!
Mmmmm I love avocado toast. I love all five of your variations. Need to go make me some right this second!
I wanna sink my teeth into all these!!!!
I don’t know where to start! 😎
Thank goodness I have avocados in the house so I can make one of these recipes for lunch!
I can’t think of anything better than this line up Gaby!!!
I would love all of these! Right now! Such a delicious lunch!
The avo toast with smoked salmon is all mine! Yum! Thanks for prompting me to try that combo!
Wow. I just ate dinner, but now I am hungry again. They all look so delish!
I GOT YOUR BOOK, Absolutely Avocados! I cannot wait to dig and start trying every single recipe. Everyone should own this book!
I do hope I can some day find a Fuente Avocado.
Question: What is your favorite tortilla chip of choice? Yours look so light and airy in the book………..
Gaby, I’m all over this post!!! Drooling over here!
Your work isn’t done until you’ve created an Ode to Riggs Avocado Toast.
Topped with pulled pork and MGD reduction???
Gaby, my goodness does this post hit home with me. Avocado quite possibly is the BEST thing ever to eat!! One of my favorite ways to eat it is on toast…this gives so many ideas on all the possibilities! Love following you on instagram, awesome photos! You do such a great job. Inspiring 🙂
Oh yah, morning noon and night baby 🙂
…aaaand, thank you for planning my entire week’s worth of breakfasts!!
Just had it for lunch with sauted scallops…. Mmmm….
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! and Yes! Wait, was that 5? Anyway, I say yes to all the above!
All 5 of these avocado toasts sound amazing!
Love this post and all the yummy possibilities! What to try first?!?!
Gunna give this a try and see if I can get my kids to eat tomatoes : )
um, is there seriously anything better than avocado toast? 🙂 these look amazing.
I sure hope I am invited to brunch!!! These all sound amazingly flavorful – I would like any one of them right now! You have made me a convert.
Thanks for these! As a headsup, your Snapchat Snapcode didn’t work for me to friend ya 🙂
Cheers,
Fitz
whatsgabycookin didn’t work??
sounds yum!!
I want them all
I thinks that I could eat this for every meal! So easy to change up with different toppings! Thanks for sharing!
The breakfast of champions!!
Wonderful!
This is one of favorite foods.
Thanks.
What kind of bread is this?
Love it, thanks for the roundup. I’m going to make the Goat Cheese recipe (maybe even tomorrow). Wish me luck!
Hello. I was looking at your Avocado Toast 5 Ways, but all the recipes listed are the exact same: Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese & Chives.
Fixed!!! Formatting got funky when we launched the redesigned site a few days ago – thanks for catching
This is the best post I have seen in regards to avocado toast. Thank you
Can’t decide which one I like the best. Bacon and eggs was EPIC!
Love all the variations. These would be my choice for the best avocado toasts out there.
My pet peeve about avocado toast is when the avocado is cold from being in the fridge! Warm toast and egg with cold avocado is nasty! Any tricks on bringing it to room temp quickly? I’ve see many a restaurant fail on this one.
honestly, I’d just take the avocado out of the fridge the night before you plan on making avo toast! there is no great way to heat up an avocado rather than just letting it come to room temp on its own
All of them looks delicious and I will be trying all of them
I can relate to ur love for avocados. I live in the beautiful island of Guam n I just ate my first avocado I toast for the season. I don’t ever buy them cause I have 5 kinds of trees in my yard.
Oh I have to mention this it is so delish on toasted brioch.
Love all of these options! I usually add cherry or grape tomatoes and a balsamic vinegar reduction to my avocado toast.
Thanks for sharing Ways to Make Avocado Toast , will definitely gonna try this delicious one . These toasts seems amazing , super excited to try this
Do you ever make avocado toast for a group and need to make it in advance? Any suggestions for doing that?
it’s tough to do because the toast gets soggy and the avocado can brown – so usually I just make right before serving and prep all the ingredients ahead of time so its easy to execute!