Avocado Toast

Sunday, March 3, 2024
If you're looking for a quick grab-and-go breakfast, lunch, or snack food and love Avocado, this toast with a delicious avocado easy spread on top is the pick of the day!

There isn't much to cook here, just making toast and it can be on rice cakes, pita bread, bagels, toasted Italian bread, or even slathered on a thick slice of tomatoes because anything goes great with the avocado spread!

Don't miss out on all our topping suggestions there are so many fantastic and healthy additions you can add to your creations and there is even something for meat lovers!

Scroll down to my printable recipe card I have many topping ideas for your next picnic, dinner party, or just a great snack for lunch!


avocado toast with lime juice and garlic





Avocado is Versatile so let's get Creative


You can make small melba toast rounds for an appetizer and choose some additional toppings below when hosting a party.

If you have meat eaters only try chopped cooked meats, diced steak, chicken, or even tuna and mix it with a little low-fat dressing then spread your toast with avocado, and top with whatever you prefer as a garnish.

This spread is even great on crackers and of course tortilla chips!.

Adding your favorite stackable spreads like cream cheese or hummus then top with avocado that will start the perfect finger food and snack or appetizer.


mashed avocado for spreading on toast


Shopping List for Avocado Toast You Will Need

  • bread ( choose something for our list of options)
  • avocado diced
  • lime juice
  • salt, pepper, granulated garlic powder




Optional Toppings for Avocado Toast


  1. deli meats chopped
  2. cooked seafood
  3. diced olives
  4. cooked chicken finely chopped
  5. diced hearts of palm
  6. black or white beans chopped
  7. hummus
  8. crispy cooked bacon
  9. shredded zucchini
  10. finely chopped carrots, or celery
  11. minced fresh garlic finely
  12. chopped green onion
  13. minced cilantro
  14. diced artichoke hearts
  15. finely chopped golden beets
  16. cooked chopped stir fry vegetables 
  17. minced cucumber
  18. diced tomatoes
  19. crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
  20. minced hot or sweet peppers roasted peppers chopped

diced avocado


What Should I Spread Avocado On?:

  • crackers: flavored or regular saltines
  • rice cakes: rice cakes are often considered a good option for weight loss because they are low in calories, fat, and sugar
  • cucumber slices: perfect for a vegan snack or use zucchini slices
  • tomato slices: tomato are avocado are a perfect pairing of flavors
  • bagels: spread onto a toasted flavored or plain bagel
  • baguette bread: perfect for making bruschetta
  • garlic bread: a wonderful crunch with a garlic and oil-toasted bread combination
  • English muffins toasted: the little pocket holes in the muffin get filled with this delicious spread
  • whole grain bread toasted: this is a healthier alternative to white toasted bread
  • Melba toast: a crunchy little bite perfect for making avocado appetizers
  • thick sliced mozzarella or cheddar cheese: any kind of cheese can be used a a base and piled high with this avocado spread


avocado cubed with a knife


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Avocado Healthy Alternative Recipes:



If you're looking for a low-calorie snack, try adding avocado to any thick sliced raw vegetable you prefer, you can even mash it and fill celery stalks.

Low-carb crackers and rice cakes are a great alternative to bread for lower calories.


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Yield: 4
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast

Mashed avocado with a hint of lime juice and seasoned to taste. This easy-to-make delicious breakfast or snack is perfect any time of the day.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 2 MinTotal time: 7 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
  • a sprinkle of salt and pepper
  • pinch of granulated garlic powder
  • 2 to 4 slices of toasted bread
  • Optional toppings:

Instructions

  1. Take the skin off the avocado.
  2. In a bowl, mash, or finely cube the peeled avocado.
  3. Squeeze the juice of a lime over the top to keep it from browning (plus it makes a delicious flavor on the avocado).
  4. Sprinkle with a dash of salt, and pepper to taste.
  5. Spread on the toasted bread.
  6. Add optional topping or enjoy as it is plain and fabulous!

Notes

Other Additions and Topping Suggestions

  1. deli meats chopped
  2. cooked seafood
  3. diced olives
  4. cooked chicken finely chopped
  5. diced hearts of palm
  6. black or white beans chopped
  7. hummus
  8. crispy cooked bacon
  9. shredded zucchini
  10. finely chopped carrots, or celery
  11. minced fresh garlic finely
  12. chopped green onion
  13. minced cilantro
  14. diced artichoke hearts
  15. finely chopped golden beets
  16. cooked chopped stir fry vegetables 
  17. minced cucumber
  18. diced tomatoes
  19. crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
  20. minced hot or sweet peppers roasted peppers chopped


What Should I Spread Avocado On?:

  • crackers
  • rice cakes
  • cucumber slices
  • tomato slices
  • bagels
  • baguette bread
  • garlic bread
  • English muffins toasted
  • whole grain bread toasted
  • Melba toast
  • thick sliced mozzarella or cheddar cheese


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This post was updated with photos on 3/3/2024 and first published in 2012.