Avocado Toast on Whole Grain (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy avocado on crispy whole grain toast, ready in 5 minutes for a satisfying start to your day.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole grain bread

→ Avocado Mixture

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

06 - 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
07 - 1/2 small tomato, thinly sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
09 - Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

# How To Make It:

01 - Toast whole grain bread slices in toaster until golden and crisp to your preference.
02 - Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop flesh into small bowl.
03 - Add lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Mash with fork until mostly smooth while leaving some texture.
04 - Spread mashed avocado mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Top with feta cheese, tomato slices, pumpkin seeds, or red pepper flakes as desired.
06 - Serve immediately while bread is still crispy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally five minutes, making it perfect for those mornings when you need real food but have zero time
  • The combination of creamy avocado, crispy bread, and bright lemon juice satisfies that craving for something rich while still feeling fresh and light
02 -
  • Learned the hard way that rubbing raw garlic on the toast before the avocado creates this incredible savory foundation that most people never think to try
  • Adding a poached or fried egg on top transforms this from a snack into a legitimate meal that will keep you full for hours
03 -
  • Mashing your avocado with a little extra lemon juice than you think you need keeps it bright green even if you need to pack it for lunch
  • Warming your bread in a skillet with olive oil instead of using a toaster creates this restaurant quality foundation that makes everything taste better
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