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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!
    4.88 from 24 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes 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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    About the Author

    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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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Judy says

      August 17, 2019 at 11:52 pm

      Had this in a vegan cafe and they put chopped English Cucumber on top. It was delicious.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        August 18, 2019 at 11:41 am

        Yum! That sounds great! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Carolyn Owens says

      June 13, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      Hi Alison,
      I’m not a vegan, but I am trying to do more fruits and vegetables and less meat. I was looking for different breakfast ideas when I came across your recipe. I just tried avocado toast and it was yummy! I also did a little experiment on my second slice, I drizzled a little honey. This gave it a little sweetness. The combo was delicious. This will be my go to for the mornings thank your for posting your recipe. Quick, easy & yummy ????

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        June 13, 2019 at 3:22 pm

        Hi Carolyn! So glad you liked it. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Michele says

      May 26, 2019 at 11:10 pm

      Absolutely delicious! And as you mentioned, perfect in its simplicity!! Made it for my Mom and she loved the creaminess of the mashed avocado especially, against the crispness of the toast… yum!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 28, 2019 at 9:50 am

        Awesome! So glad your mom enjoyed it. Thanks for the wonderful review. xo

        Reply
    4. Kimberly Ann Stone says

      April 14, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      Squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon into this mix…..it will change your life.

      Reply
    5. Perrine says

      February 22, 2019 at 12:15 pm

      I love to add a bit of Dijon mustard to it, it makes it taste a bit different. Have a try! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 22, 2019 at 12:57 pm

        Interesting! Definitely sounds like something to try since we do love dijon mustard! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Kamilė says

      February 01, 2019 at 10:18 am

      If the bread is not toasted, does it taste worse?

      P.S. sorry if i made any mistakes my main language is not english.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        February 01, 2019 at 10:37 am

        No it tastes good on bread too, but it’s really good on toast! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Vijay says

      October 21, 2018 at 9:09 am

      I tried it today for breakfast. Tastes great, thanks!

      We just also squeezed a bit of fresh lemon to the mashed avocado.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        October 21, 2018 at 11:37 am

        Lovely! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Kruthika says

      September 03, 2018 at 11:56 am

      Love the recipe as it brings out the original creaminess of the Avocados. Simple, easy and fast to make. Yummy to eat!!4 stars

      Reply
    9. Tessa alberts says

      August 27, 2018 at 10:06 am

      Sometimes less is more. Simplicity brings out the flavour as you say.

      Reply
    10. Craig says

      August 24, 2018 at 10:40 am

      I literally just made this and then wondered if anyone else did it so googled “avocado on toast” and found this quaint little site. Glad to find it.

      Now to explore!

      Thanks
      Kindly
      Craig

      P.S. Marmite is very popular here in Great Britain too.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        August 24, 2018 at 11:22 am

        Oh yes! I lived in the UK for a few years and do remember getting Marmite there, good stuff! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Jan says

      August 19, 2018 at 4:37 pm

      I’ve always thought a perfectly ripe avocado tastes like egg yolk so I think that’s why we vegans like it so much on our toast. I’m a big fan of cucumber and dill along with hummus on my AT, but this is simple and ready in a jiffy.

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        August 19, 2018 at 6:24 pm

        Oh yes, hummus and avocado is such a great combo! Thanks for posting! 🙂

        Reply
      • Julie says

        May 11, 2020 at 12:55 pm

        I have not found anyone who has the same problem where avocado tastes like egg yolk. I’m so glad I’m not the only one. I wonder why? Is it a genetic thing. Cilantro tastes like soap to me. I know that is genetic.

        Reply
    12. Diane says

      July 23, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      Easy & Delicious! Often times there are too many ingredients, so I enjoyed the simple straightforward recipe! Thank you, Alison!5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        July 24, 2018 at 12:10 pm

        Thanks Diane! So glad you liked the recipe! Thanks for posting! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Emily says

      May 04, 2018 at 3:34 pm

      I’m mad about avocado on toast now, it’s the best breakfast! The black pepper and the mashing is the way forward. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        May 04, 2018 at 3:46 pm

        It totally is the way forward! Thanks for posting Emily! 🙂

        Reply
    14. axt113 says

      May 18, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      I don’t even bother with the pepper, I just smear mashed avocado on toast and go. Tastes so good!

      Reply
    15. Alison K. says

      August 23, 2016 at 6:58 am

      Just want to say that it’s soooo refreshing to come across a fellow vegan Alison! I mean an Alison who spells her name correctly ?. If you’re like me, you’ve spent your life w/ everyone in the freakin’ world spelling your name, “Allison” w/o bothering to ask how you spell it. And as anyone can easily find out via 2 mins on Google, using 2 ‘L’s makes it a surname. Like, Mauricio B. Allison, for a hypothetical example. Our name, Alison, is derived from the English first name, Alice. As a 1st name, Alison is spelled w/ 1 ‘L’….just sayin’…I’m so over correcting ppl. Clearly, I see another Alison once in a blue moon or I wldnt be such a freak a/b it! Sorry.
      On a relevant note, I’m a vegan of 16yrs (vegetarian since age 8, vegan since 17) who LOVES avocado. Glad I stumbled upon this website. Thanks for posting!

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        August 23, 2016 at 5:29 pm

        Hi Alison! Hahaha, yes, I have a few names, a first second and third name, which is quite unusual, you must see how the spelling goes wrong on my other name Nicolette! 😉 So awesome you’ve been vegan for 16 years – wow! So glad you found our website too! 🙂

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          May 04, 2019 at 6:20 pm

          I know this post is a little old, but I’m just finding it. Nicolette is the French spelling, so it’s not wrong.

          Reply
          • Alison Andrews says

            May 05, 2019 at 4:21 pm

            Yes, that’s how my name is spelled. 🙂

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