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This easy avocado toast is made with just a few simple ingredients and comes together in minutes. It’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any time of day.

Avocado toast topped with three tomato slices, salt, pepper, and basil on a plate.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Fast: Ready in minutes.
  • Healthy: Full of good fats, fiber, and nutrients.
  • Flexible: Add your favorite toppings.
  • Simple: Made with basic, everyday ingredients.
  • Anytime Meal: Great for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.

This avocado toast is one of my go-to recipes when I want something quick, simple, and satisfying. I mash a ripe avocado with a little salt and pepper, spread it on crisp toasted bread, and finish it with a drizzle of olive oil. It’s delicious on its own, but I often top it with a runny egg or sliced tomatoes for extra flavor. It’s the kind of easy meal I turn to again and again, and I hope you’ll love it just as much.

Looking for more quick and easy breakfast recipes? Try our Egg Wrap, Breakfast Bowl, Fruit Quesadilla, Blueberry Dutch Baby, or Green Smoothie.

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Ingredients

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  • Bread: Use whole grain, sourdough, or any bread you like.
  • Avocado: Use 1/2 of a ripe avocado. It should feel slightly soft when gently pressed. If it’s too firm, let it sit at room temperature for a day or two. Use the leftover in a Breakfast Sandwich, Cowboy Caviar, or on a Cobb Salad.
  • Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil for its rich flavor and high quality, but lighter olive oil works too.
  • Salt and pepper: Enhances the flavor. Add paprika or chili flakes for extra spice, if you’d like.
  • Optional toppings: Sliced tomatoes, a fried egg, cooked bacon, or smoked salmon.

Recipe Variations

Avocado toast is great as is, but here are a few ways to change it up:

  • Fried Egg
  • Tomatoes
  • Bacon & Goat Cheese
  • Hard-Boiled Egg
  • Pickled Onions or Jalapeños
  • Spinach

How To Make Avocado Toast

In a small bowl, mash 1/2 of a ripe avocado with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few chunks for texture. Stir in a pinch of salt and black pepper. Spread the avocado over toasted bread, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, and top with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Enjoy as is, or add a runny egg on top for extra flavor and protein.

Avocado toast with a runny egg on top on a plate.

Expert Tips

  • Use a Ripe Avocado: It should feel slightly soft when gently pressed.
  • Toast the Bread Well: Crisp toast pairs best with creamy avocado.
  • Season Well: Salt and pepper enhance the flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep the avocado from browning?

Mixing in a little lemon or lime juice can slow browning. Cover the mashed avocado tightly if storing for a short time.

Can I use pre-mashed avocado or guacamole?

Yes, you can use pre-mashed avocado or even a spoonful of guacamole. If you’d like to make your own, try our easy Guacamole recipe.

Fork and knife slicing into avocado toast with a runny fried egg.

Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients

If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:

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Avocado Toast

5 from 1 vote
By: Joanie Zisk
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
This easy avocado toast is made with mashed avocado, olive oil, and simple seasonings on toasted bread. Enjoy it on its own or topped with tomato slices or a cooked egg for a quick, satisfying meal.

Equipment

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 slice bread (use thick-cut, sturdy bread like whole grain or sourdough)
  • ½ ripe avocado
  • teaspoon kosher salt -plus a pinch more for topping
  • teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper -plus a pinch more for topping
  • ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Optional toppings

  • sliced tomatoes, a fried egg, cooked bacon, smoked salmon
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Instructions 

  • Toast the bread until golden brown.
  • Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Mash with a fork, then stir in a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  • Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toast.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Use a Ripe Avocado: It should feel slightly soft when gently pressed.
  • Toast the Bread Well: Crisp toast pairs best with creamy avocado.
  • Season Well: Salt and pepper enhance the flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 243kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 436mg, Potassium: 51mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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2 Comments

  1. ALVa says:

    Creole shrimp recipe is superb. Can you use calamari instead?

    1. Joanie Zisk says:

      Thank you. I haven’t used calamari in this recipe, but if you try it please let me know how it works out for you.