Avocado Toast: A Versatile Breakfast 2025

Avocado toast has become a brunch icon, celebrated for its simplicity, adaptability, and Instagram-worthy appeal. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, or just hungry, this dish transforms into a canvas for endless toppings. Serve it as a hearty main course or a chic side—either way, it’s a nutrient-packed way to start your day.

Ingredient Selection

Bread
Choose sturdy bread like sourdough or whole wheat to avoid sogginess. For gluten-free diets, opt for dense, seeded varieties.

Avocados

Ripeness Test: Gently squeeze the avocado—it should yield slightly but not feel mushy.
Type: Hass avocados are ideal for their creamy texture and buttery flavor.

Basic Avocado Toast Ingredients

2 slices of bread
1 ripe Hass avocado
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Topping Options

Egg & Bacon
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- Hot sauce (optional)
Mango Coconut
- ½ ripe mango, diced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp coconut chips
Pico de Gallo
- ¼ cup pico de gallo
- Fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the Toast

Broil Bread: Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange bread slices and broil 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Brush one side with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

2. Make the Avocado Mixture

Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mash gently with a fork until chunky.

3. Assemble Your Toast

Spread avocado mixture onto toasted bread.

Customize with Toppings

Egg & Bacon: Grate the hard-boiled egg over the avocado. Sprinkle with bacon and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Mango Coconut: Drizzle honey over the avocado. Top with mango and coconut chips.
Pico de Gallo: Spoon pico de gallo onto the avocado. Garnish with cilantro.