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This image shows a perfectly toasted slice of bread topped with creamy mashed avocado, sprinkled with sea salt and chili flakes, making a quick and nutritious avocado toast snack.

Avocado Toast Recipe

Savor the simplicity of avocado toast: toasted bread topped with creamy mashed avocado, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a dash of chili flakes. Perfectly crunchy and rich in flavor, it’s a quick, nutritious bite for any time of day.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 people
Calories 237 kcal

Equipment

  • Toaster
  • Fork
  • Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • Optional: Any of the extra toppings suggested in this post
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ ripe avocado
  • 1 slice of bread

Instructions
 

  • Toast your bread until it’s golden and crisp.
    This image shows a slice of bread being toasted until golden brown and crisp, creating the perfect base for creamy avocado in the avocado toast recipe.
  • Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
    This image shows the process of slicing a ripe avocado in half and removing the pit, readying it for mashing to spread on toast.
  • Mash it with a fork until it reaches your preferred consistency.
  • Stir in a pinch of salt (around ⅛ teaspoon), adjusting to taste.
  • Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toast.
    This image shows a fork being used to mash the soft avocado in a bowl, preparing it to be spread on freshly toasted bread for avocado toast.
  • Enjoy plain, or add any additional toppings mentioned in this post.
    This image shows the smooth mashed avocado being spread evenly across a slice of crispy toasted bread, creating a delicious and simple avocado toast.

Notes

  • To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free bread.