Excellent choice! 🥑✨ Avocado toast is endlessly customizable — here are 4 delicious ways to level it up from simple to spectacular!
- Classic Everything Bagel Style
· Mash ripe avocado on toasted artisanal bread
· Squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and black pepper
· Top with: everything bagel seasoning, microgreens
· Drizzle: extra virgin olive oil
· Simple, fresh, crunchy, and savory!
- Mediterranean Bruschetta Twist
· Spread smashed avocado on grilled sourdough
· Top with: diced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives
· Add: crumbled feta, fresh dill or basil
· Finish: balsamic glaze drizzle
· Bright, tangy, and perfect for summer mornings
- Spicy Southwest Kick
· Mash avocado with lime juice and a pinch of cumin
· Layer on: toasted whole grain bread
· Top with: black beans, corn, pickled red onion
· Add: sliced jalapeño, cilantro, cotija cheese
· Drizzle: chipotle mayo or hot sauce
· Bold, zesty, and protein-packed!
- Gourmet Elegant (Fancy Brunch Vibes)
· Spread avocado on toasted rye or ciabatta
· Layer: smoked salmon or prosciutto (optional)
· Add: thinly sliced radish, pea shoots, hemp seeds
· Top with: soft-poached or fried egg
· Garnish: flaky sea salt, edible flowers
· Restaurant-worthy and super satisfying!
🍞 Pro Toast Tips:
· Pick sturdy, thick-cut bread for best texture
· Season avocado well while mashing
· Add something crunchy (seeds, radish, pepitas)
· Acid (lemon/lime) keeps avocado greener longer
Want a vegan version of any of these, or ideas for low-carb bases (like sweet potato toast)? 🥑💚