Avocado Toast Recipe (5 Minute Breakfast Done Right)
Avocado toast is one of the easiest ways to get a satisfying breakfast on the table when you’re running short on time. Just five minutes and a few simple ingredients — bread, avocado, and a little seasoning — and you’ve got a simple, delicious meal that you can eat as is, or build out any way you like with your favorite toppings.
Simple avocado toast for real life mornings
I was a little late catching up on the avocado toast trend, but once I did, it became a staple in my morning routine pretty quickly. The simplicity of this dish is a big part of it’s appeal. But it’s satisfying flavor and versatility is what really pushes it over the top.
Make an easy rustic whole wheat bread, a rosemary parmesan loaf, or a homemade shaggy dough bread on the weekend, and your weekday breakfasts come together in just five minutes. It doesn’t get much better than that!
On mornings when you have a little more time to spend in the kitchen, a homemade crab omelette, baked blueberry bostock, or from-scratch farmhouse pancakes are all great dishes to bring to the table.
Recipe ingredients
- Bread: Choose a sturdy, well-made loaf that can handle a generous layer of avocado without collapsing.
- Avocado: Choose a ripe avocado that yields slightly under gentle pressure from your thumb but still feels firm. When cut, it should be smooth and easy to mash, without dark spots or stringiness, so it spreads cleanly over the toast.
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How to make avocado toast
Step 1: Toast the slices until they’re golden and crisp on the outside but still slightly tender in the center. You want enough structure to support the avocado without the bread becoming hard or dry.
Step 2: Slice the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and use a spoon to scoop the flesh out of the peel.
Step 3: Place the avocado in a bowl and mash it with a fork to your preferred texture — completely smooth or slightly chunky. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using), then mix just until everything is evenly combined.
Step 4: Spread the avocado mixture over the warm toast, working it edge to edge so every bite is balanced. Serve immediately while the toast is still crisp and the avocado is nice and fresh.
Suggested toppings for avocado toast
One of the best things about avocado toast is how easily it adapts to you’re morning craving. You can keep it simple or build it out with just about any toppings you like.
- Garden fresh tomatoes: Sliced or chopped tomatoes add freshness and a clean contrast to the avocado.
- Pico de gallo: Spoon over a layer of fresh tomato salsa for a quick, ready-made topping with texture and brightness.
- Eggs (any style): Any style egg will work here.
- Bacon and raw onion: Crisp bacon with thinly sliced raw onion adds salt, texture, and a savory bite.
- Crumbled feta or goat cheese: Adds a salty, tangy layer that works well with the avocado.
- Sliced radishes: Thin slices bring a crisp texture and a slight bite.
- Smoked salmon: Layer thin slices for a classic topping option that pairs naturally with avocado.
- Everything seasoning: A quick sprinkle adds texture and built-in seasoning without any extra effort.
- Hot honey or chili oil: A light drizzle adds contrast and a little heat to balance the richness of the avocado.
- Guacamole (instead of plain avocado): When you have a little more time, swap the base for quick guacamole from scratch to add more depth before you even start topping.
Top tips
- Choose avocados by feel: A ripe avocado should give slightly under gentle pressure from your thumb without feeling hollow, mushy, or collapsed.
- Use lemon with restraint: Add enough to brighten the avocado, but not so much that lemon becomes the main flavor.
- Toast for structure: The bread needs enough crispness to hold the avocado without turning soft underneath.
- Keep the mash simple: Leave a little natural texture so the avocado still feels like avocado, not a spread.
- Season before adding toppings: Get the avocado mixture balanced first, then build from there if you’re adding extras.
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Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 2 slices artisan bread of choice
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove pressed
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- crushed red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden brown and crisp.
- Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Add lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper (if using).
- Mash with a fork until smooth or slightly chunky, based on preference.
- Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the toasted bread.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado: Choose fruit that gives slightly under pressure for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the avocado mixture before spreading and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Toast just before serving: Freshly toasted bread holds its structure better under the avocado mixture.
- Serve right away: Assemble just before serving to maintain the texture of the toast and avocado.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
