Avocado toast started as a food trend and is today an integral part of our breakfast menu. The healthy combination gives us many healthy nutrients in the morning and prevents cravings. At some point, you get tired of the simple bread with avocado slices on it. That’s why we’ve put together some delicious avocado toast recipes and varieties for you that go beyond the classic and offer a real taste explosion. Enjoy!
What makes the perfect avocado toast?
Putting a few slices of avocado on bread is not enough for the perfect avocado toast. The secret lies in the spices and the right combination of ingredients.
Avocados taste best when fully ripe. The meat should be easily separated from the skin and cut like butter. Only then does the combination of crispy whole grain toast and some spices create a delicious and filling breakfast that contains many valuable nutrients.
Is avocado toast healthy?
The healthy fat in avocados and the large amount of fiber in wholemeal bread make avocado toast extremely healthy. If you choose extra toppings carefully, this simple recipe is a great breakfast option for most diets.
These recipes add variety to your favorite breakfast
Fancy a healthy breakfast with delicious avocado on toast? Try these varieties to pamper yourself in the morning.
When it’s going to be quick: the perfect recipe for simple avocado toast
This recipe is super fast and gives you healthy fats and fiber that will fill you up by lunchtime.
You will need: 1/2 small ripe avocado, 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 small pinch of kosher salt, 1 small pinch of freshly ground black pepper, 1 slice of toasted wholemeal bread, 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, to sprinkle: sea salt flakes, chili flakes
- Mix avocado, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Mash lightly with the back of a fork.
- Top the toast with the pureed avocado mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle over desired topping.
- Optional: For a spicy touch, sprinkle the toast with freshly ground chili flakes.
Please note: For the perfect avocado toast, the quality of the ingredients is crucial. Use ripe avocado, fresh, crispy wholemeal bread and the best extra virgin olive oil you can find.
3 avocado toast recipes with eggs
Even a single egg at breakfast can increase your protein intake in the morning. Here are three varieties of avocado toast with eggs.
With scrambled eggs
Scrambled eggs are a classic recipe that even newcomers to the kitchen will love. Whisk an egg in a bowl, fry in a little butter until cooked but not dry, stirring with a spatula. Cover the avocado toast with scrambled eggs and season with spices of your choice.
With poached egg
Everything tastes better when you put a poached egg on top. Poached or lost eggs require a little more finesse, but once you master the technique it is very easy to make.
With fried eggs
Fried eggs and bacon are the classic English breakfast combination and are also a great topping for healthy avocado toast. Fry fried eggs and bacon to taste and top the avocado bread with it.
Breakfast recipes full of healthy fats – Avocado toast with salmon
For this avocado toast recipe, first spread the bread with tasty cream cheese and avocado puree, then top with the following ingredients: thinly sliced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, smoked salmon, capers and dill. How to take this delicious breakfast classic to the next level.
Avocado Mozzarella Toast a la Caprese
The mashed avocado is topped with ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, thin slices of basil and olive oil. Drizzle a little balsamic vinegar on top for a sweet and sour contrast. If you want a garlic-like taste on the toast, lightly rub the surface of it while heating the bread with a chopped clove of garlic.
Greek avocado toast recipes
Lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese and sliced cherry tomatoes create a salty, sour toast that is spiced with a hint of sweetness.
Creamy sriracha, radishes and shallots for topping
For extra crunch and a tasty kick, add chopped onions, radishes and a splash of sriracha mayo.
Guacamole as a topping
Any guacamole left over from yesterday’s party? You can also top the avocado toast with delicious homemade guacamole instead of just the classic avocado puree. How to give breakfast a nice touch.
Sweet Potato Avocado Toast Recipes
This recipe takes a little more time, but tastes fantastic and is very healthy. The sweet potato cheese is sort of the new thing. Instead of using a classic slice of bread, cut a sweet potato lengthwise and behind it to make sweet potato toast.
Then top the baked sweet potato slices with mashed avocado and other toppings of your choice, such as cream cheese, arugula, tomatoes, onion rings, etc. Any boiled egg on top is always a good choice.