Avocado Toast on Whole Grain (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy avocado atop crispy whole grain toast, ready in 5 minutes with customizable toppings.

# What You 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 to desired level of crispiness.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
03 - Add lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to avocado. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some texture if desired.
04 - Spread mashed avocado evenly over toasted bread slices.
05 - Top with optional toppings such as feta cheese, tomato slices, seeds, or red pepper flakes.
06 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely ready faster than your coffee brews, which means you won't skip breakfast even on chaos mornings.
  • One avocado becomes two satisfying servings, making this both economical and filling.
  • The whole grain bread keeps you satisfied for hours without the midmorning slump that comes from refined carbs.
02 -
  • Not all avocados ripen at the same pace, so if yours feels hard, place it in a paper bag on your counter for a day or two and check it daily rather than forcing underripe fruit into service.
  • Lemon juice is the secret handshake that prevents browning, so never skip it even if you think you'll eat it all right away, because oxidation is fast and silent.
03 -
  • Keep avocados at different stages of ripeness in your kitchen by selecting some at various firmness levels, ensuring you always have one ready without having to wait or compromise.
  • Slice your avocado instead of mashing it if you want to highlight its beauty and texture rather than creating a smoother spread, each approach has its own integrity.
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