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    Home » Breakfasts

    The Best Avocado Toast

    Published: Nov 16, 2015 Updated: Nov 3, 2021 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Avocado Toast

    The most perfectly simple avocado toast recipe. Quick, easy and minimalist to ideally bring out the flavors. Great for breakfast or a healthy snack!

    Slices of avocado toast on a wooden board.

    I really contemplated whether I could put this up as a recipe. Because it’s not really much of a ‘recipe’. I mean it’s so simple it’s ridiculous.

    But then I thought, hey, not everyone knows about the magic of avocado toast for one thing, and for another thing, not everyone knows the most delicious way to DO avocado toast.

    Because there IS a right way to make this, you know.

    So – there it is, full justification for doing this recipe on my blog.

    Avocado toast topped with black pepper.

    How To Make Avocado Toast

    So what is the right way to do avocado on toast? It’s simple.

    • Take perfectly ripe avocado, slice it in half, scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork. Yes, mash. Sliced avocado on toast just will not do. It’s not the same. This is a crucial factor in the perfect avocado on toast recipe.
    An avocado cut in half on a wooden board.
    • The first crucial factor: Mashed avocado (with a fork)
    Mashing avocado with a fork.
    • The second crucial factor: Sea salt
    • The third crucial factor: Ground black pepper
    A bowl of mashed avocado topped with black pepper.
    • Fourth crucial factor: Perfectly toasted wholewheat bread. If you can get the wholewheat bread with little seeds all over the top, that’s even better.

    Keep It Simple

    I like to keep it simple with this recipe. A lot of avocado lovers spice it up by adding sliced tomato, radishes or peppers, or by chopping up fresh herbs to place on top.

    These are all things you can try and experimentation is great, but I find that the perfection of this recipe comes through in its simplicity.

    Adding too many other flavors takes away from fully enjoying the magical blend of creamy salted avocado and black pepper. Mmmmm!

    Avocado toast topped with black pepper.

    Marmite or Vegemite

    There is one variation to this recipe that works fantastically though. It basically adds more saltiness to it. And more salty with that much creamy works a treat.

    You’ll need to be in South Africa or Australia or anywhere that sells products from those countries though, because the added saltiness is from Marmite or Vegemite.

    You spread the dry toast with a layer of Marmite or Vegemite first and then add the mashed avocado on top. SO good.

    Actually, let me check Amazon, ah there it is! Marmite. It’s the best! Australians swear by Vegemite but as a born and bred South African I must say Marmite is the sure winner! I highly recommend you give that one a try too.

    But….I digress.

    In this recipe, there’s no Marmite or Vegemite, just delish mashed avocado with sea salt and black pepper and then more black pepper. Because black pepper. Right? Right. You get it!

    Served on perfectly toasted wholewheat bread. It doesn’t get better than this!

    Have it for breakfast, have it for lunch, have it for a snack anytime of day or night. So creamy, so smooth, so fine!

    Avocado toast topped with black pepper. Avocado halves in the background.

    More delicious Vegan Breakfast Recipes

    1. Vegan Tofu Scramble
    2. Vegan Pancakes
    3. Chocolate Chia Pudding
    4. Vegan Overnight Oats
    5. Vegan Waffles
    6. Vegan Hash Browns

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Slices of toast with avocado on a wooden board.

    Avocado Toast

    The most perfectly simple avocado toast recipe. Quick, easy and minimalist to ideally bring out the flavors. Great for breakfast!
    4.87 from 23 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 271kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 1 Large Avocado or 2 Small
    • Sea Salt
    • Ground Black Pepper
    • More Ground Black Pepper
    • 4 Slices Wholewheat Bread
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    Instructions

    • Toast 4 slices of wholewheat bread.
    • While the bread is toasting slice the avocado in half, remove the seed, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
    • Mash it very well with a fork.
    • Add sea salt and black pepper to taste.
    • When the toast is ready, spread the mashed avocado generously onto each slice.
    • Add more black pepper.
    • Serve while toast is still hot!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 423mg | Fiber: 8.6g | Sugar: 3g
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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Michele says

      September 05, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      For me, not enough flavor. I agree with reviewers who added lemon or lime juice and garlic. Why not onion or truffle salt or a drop of liquid smoke? You wouldn’t make guacamole with just salt and pepper. Otherwise, the basic concept makes for a good start.3 stars

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      • Alison Andrews says

        September 06, 2022 at 12:47 pm

        If it was bland then I would guess you needed a bit more salt/pepper. I like the flavor of the avocado to really come through which is why this is a minimalist recipe, it’s NOT guacamole after all. But of course you’re free to add more pizzaz to it if you think it’s needed.

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    2. GARTH NELSON says

      August 03, 2022 at 4:33 am

      Quick and easy to prepare. We have a lot here in Trinidad and Tobago and they are presently in season.

      Reply
    3. Tony Harvey says

      May 02, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Avoiding carbs right now —too many holes in my belt already​—so I had this on skinny crispbread. Amazing, almost decadent, especially with a soupçon of Marmite as you suggested, an English product I adore but famous for its successful UK love-it-or-hate-it ad campaign (it does indeed divide opinion). I add a drop of lemon juice to avocado to stop it from going brown too quickly, which also cuts the avocado oil a tad. You lucky folks grow your own avos in those sunny climes, of course, so can pick them at optimum ripeness, which must be awesome.

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      • Alison Andrews says

        May 04, 2021 at 10:24 am

        So glad you enjoyed it Tony! It’s just too good with the marmite as well! 🙂

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    4. Kat - the other 1 says

      January 15, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      YAy! You mash it first!
      I can’t understand those pictures of slices of avocado on naked toast! What’s wrong with them? lol

      Whole wheat is not an option for me, I just have to wait till something gluten free, etc, goes on clearance.
      To keep the avocado from browning and for flavor, I squirt it with lime juice before mashing. Then add the pink salt, pepper, occasionally smoked paprika, and if I want it to melt (into the bread or onto a hot ear of corn) I also mash in a few teaspoons of vegan butter. Mmmmm!
      Today I have some vegan cream cheese, gf bread, and an avocado, lets see what kind of mess I can get into!! ;D5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        January 16, 2021 at 4:36 pm

        Hmm, that sounds delicious! Enjoy!

        Reply
    5. Reese says

      March 23, 2020 at 9:54 am

      Absolutely loved it! So creamy already onto my third slice! I toasted the bread with butter other than that I didn’t add anything else. I completely agree with simplicity. This is quick and true can be had for breakfast or a snack. Thanks for writing this article and sharing the recipe. My first avocado toast thanks to you!5 stars

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      • Alison Andrews says

        March 24, 2020 at 9:19 am

        So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for posting Reese!

        Reply
    6. Daisy says

      January 12, 2020 at 1:09 am

      Try it this way: toasted Pepperidge Farm pumpernickkle. First sprinkle the toast with garlic salt. Add the mashed avocado Then sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Yum!

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      • Alison Andrews says

        January 14, 2020 at 9:49 am

        Sounds good! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Gabriela says

      November 24, 2019 at 12:14 am

      I know this post is old, but I tried this recipe today and it’s amazing!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        November 24, 2019 at 10:30 am

        So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
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