Avocado Toast
This avocado toast recipe pairs creamy avocado and simple toppings on crisp, golden toast. It’s a quick, nutritious breakfast that’s easy to customize—perfect for busy mornings or a relaxed weekend brunch.
Servings
2
servings
Prep time
10
minutes
Cooking time
2
minutes
Ingredients
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4 slices bread
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1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
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4 tablespoons cream cheese
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1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
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2 eggs, boiled and sliced
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A pinch of black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 392°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Arrange the bread slices on the tray, drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil, and bake until lightly golden and crisp, about 2–4 minutes depending on your oven. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Spread each slice with a tablespoon of cream cheese. Top with sliced avocado, then arrange the sliced boiled eggs over the avocado. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top.
- Finish with a pinch of black pepper (and a little sea salt if desired). Serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize your avocado toast by adding smoked salmon, thinly sliced shallots, cherry tomatoes, or a handful of black olives for extra flavor.
- For a different texture, swap boiled eggs for poached eggs, or mash the avocado with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice for brightness and to prevent browning.
Avocado toast has become a go-to breakfast because it balances healthy fats, fiber, and satisfying texture in a matter of minutes. Start with ripe, creamy avocado—one that yields slightly to gentle pressure—and slice or mash it depending on the texture you prefer. Toasting the bread until it’s golden and crisp creates a pleasant contrast to the avocado’s creaminess and helps prevent sogginess when you add toppings.
This version layers cream cheese beneath sliced avocado, then adds sliced boiled eggs and chopped cilantro for freshness and protein. The cream cheese adds a mild tang and helps the avocado stay in place, while the eggs make the toast more filling. A simple finishing touch of black pepper brings everything together without overpowering the fresh flavors. You can easily adapt this base recipe: mash the avocado with lemon or lime juice for brightness, season with red pepper flakes for heat, or add seasonal tomatoes and microgreens for more color and nutrients.
Beyond taste, avocado toast is a flexible platform for healthy breakfasts and light lunches. It’s a good source of monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, and other micronutrients from avocado, along with protein from eggs. Because it’s so customizable, it’s easy to tailor to dietary needs—swap the bread for a whole-grain variety, gluten-free loaf, or crunchy crispbread; choose Greek yogurt in place of cream cheese for extra protein; or top with smoked fish or roasted vegetables for added variety. Quick to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this avocado toast recipe is an efficient, nourishing choice for busy mornings or a satisfying midday meal.