Avocado Toast on Whole Grain

A nutrient-packed, satisfying breakfast or snack featuring creamy avocado atop hearty whole grain bread, this dish is the perfect way to start your day with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Simple to prepare yet incredibly delicious, it provides a balanced meal that is both wholesome and energizing.

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This easy, international-style recipe yields two servings, making it a wonderful choice for a quick morning meal or a nutritious afternoon boost. With its focus on simple, high-quality ingredients, it has become a timeless staple for health-conscious food lovers.

Ingredients

• Bread: 2 slices whole grain bread
• Avocado Mixture: 1 ripe avocado, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Optional Toppings: 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese (optional), 1/2 small tomato (thinly sliced), 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Step 1

Toast the whole grain bread slices to your desired level of crispiness.

Step 2

While the bread is toasting, halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.

Step 3

Add lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to the avocado. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some texture if desired.

Step 4

Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.

Step 5

Top with your choice of optional toppings such as feta, tomato slices, seeds, or red pepper flakes.

Step 6

Serve immediately.

Zusatztipps für die Zubereitung

To ensure the best texture, mash the avocado with a fork rather than a blender to keep some of those buttery chunks. Preparing the avocado mixture while the bread is in the toaster helps you assemble and enjoy the meal at its freshest.

Varianten und Anpassungen

This recipe is easily modified for different dietary needs. You can substitute the whole grain bread with sourdough, rye, or certified gluten-free bread. To keep the recipe strictly dairy-free, simply omit the optional feta cheese.

Serviervorschläge

For an extra layer of flavor, try rubbing the toasted bread with a cut garlic clove before adding the avocado spread. You can also turn this into a more substantial meal by topping each toast with a poached or fried egg for added protein.

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Whether you are looking for a nutrient-dense breakfast or a quick snack, this Avocado Toast on Whole Grain is a versatile and delicious solution. Enjoy the simplicity of wholesome ingredients prepared in just minutes.

Recipe FAQs

→ Can I make this ahead of time?

The mashed avocado mixture browns quickly, so prepare just before serving. However, you can mash the avocado with lemon juice up to 1 hour ahead and store in an airtight container.

→ What bread works best?

Whole grain, sourdough, or rye bread provide excellent structure and flavor. For gluten-free options, choose a sturdy certified gluten-free bread that toasts well.

→ How do I keep the avocado green?

The fresh lemon juice in the mixture prevents browning for about an hour. Keep the pit in any unused avocado half and wrap tightly with plastic wrap touching the surface.

→ Can I add protein?

Yes, top with a poached or fried egg, smoked salmon, or crumbled feta cheese to increase protein content and make it more filling.

→ Is this suitable for meal prep?

The toast is best eaten immediately while crispy. However, you can prep the avocado mixture and slice toppings ahead, then toast and assemble when ready to eat.

→ What if my avocado isn't ripe?

Unripe avocados won't mash properly. Speed ripening by placing in a paper bag with a banana for 1-2 days at room temperature until slightly soft when gently pressed.