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Best All-Purpose Avocado Toast with Five Variations

Close-up of a slice of avocado toast, topped with mashed avocado and red pepper flakes.
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Make perfect creamy or smashed avocado toast quickly. This guide includes the basic method and five popular topping ideas for a healthy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 slices artisan bread
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Optional: 1 large egg (for topping)
  • Optional: Chili flakes (for topping)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cottage cheese (for topping)
  • Optional: Thin cucumber slices (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Toast the bread slices until golden brown and firm.
  2. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
  3. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the avocado.
  4. For creamy toast, mash the avocado thoroughly with a fork until smooth. For smashed toast, lightly mash the avocado, leaving some chunks.
  5. Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the two toast slices.
  6. Prepare your desired variation topping (see notes).
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Variation 1 (Classic Egg): Top with one fried or poached egg and a sprinkle of chili flakes.
  • Variation 2 (Spicy Crunch): Top with chili crisp or red pepper flakes.
  • Variation 3 (Creamy Protein): Top with one tablespoon of cottage cheese and a drizzle of honey.
  • Variation 4 (Fresh & Zesty): Top with thinly sliced cucumber and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
  • Variation 5 (Gourmet): Top with thinly sliced radish and a drizzle of high-quality olive oil.

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