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Avocado Toast is the easy, healthy breakfast that feels like a treat, creamy mashed avocado and juicy tomato piled on hearty toast and topped with soft, fluffy scrambled eggs. I make this on busy mornings when I want something quick but satisfying, and the girls love it almost as much as our breakfast sliders. It comes together in about 10 minutes flat.
With creamy avocado, a slice of fresh tomato, and perfectly soft scrambled eggs, this loaded avocado toast turns a few simple ingredients into the most satisfying breakfast.
Avocado Toast Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 2 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 10 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 1 toast
- ⚡ Calories: 423kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Creamy, savory, and fresh with avocado, tomato, and eggs
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, ready in 10 minutes, even quicker than our smoothie bowls
Quick Answer
To make the best avocado toast, toast a slice of hearty bread until golden and crisp. Layer on a couple of tomato slices, season with salt and pepper, then spread mashed avocado over the top. Whisk eggs with a splash of milk and softly scramble them in butter, then pile them on the avocado. Finish with cracked black pepper and parsley and serve right away.
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Why This Recipe Works
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- Hearty toast holds up to the toppings. A thick, sturdy slice of seeded or whole grain bread toasts up crisp and stays sturdy under all the creamy, juicy toppings.
- Mashed avocado is creamy and filling. Ripe avocado mashed right onto the toast adds rich, creamy texture and healthy fats that keep you full all morning.
- Soft scrambled eggs add protein. Gently scrambled eggs make this avocado toast a complete, protein packed breakfast that is satisfying, not just a snack.
- Tomato adds a fresh, juicy bite. A slice or two of fresh tomato brightens everything with a juicy, slightly tangy contrast to the rich avocado and eggs.
- It comes together in 10 minutes. With just a few simple ingredients and one small skillet, this loaded avocado toast is ready before your coffee finishes brewing.
- It is endlessly customizable. Pile on whatever you love, from everything seasoning to feta to hot sauce, and make this avocado toast your own.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is creamy, savory, and satisfying, the perfect quick breakfast that tastes way better than it should for how easy it is.
- It is loaded with healthy fats and protein to keep you full, just like our peanut butter overnight oats.
- It comes together in about 10 minutes with simple ingredients, and you can customize it a hundred different ways.
Key Ingredients
Just a handful of fresh, simple ingredients make the best avocado toast. Here is what each one brings.
- Hearty bread: A thick slice of seeded or whole grain bread toasts up crisp and sturdy enough to hold all the toppings.
- Avocado: Ripe avocado mashed onto the toast adds rich, creamy texture and healthy fats.
- Eggs: Softly scrambled with a splash of milk, they add protein and make this a filling breakfast.
- Tomato: A couple of fresh slices add juicy, bright flavor that balances the creamy avocado.
- Butter, salt, and pepper: Butter makes the eggs silky, while salt and pepper season every layer.
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Variations and Substitutions
Avocado toast is endlessly customizable, so make it your own:
- Add some heat: Drizzle on hot sauce or sprinkle red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Add cheese: Crumble feta or goat cheese over the top, or sprinkle on a little shredded cheddar.
- Switch the seasoning: Everything bagel seasoning, za atar, or a squeeze of lemon all taste amazing on avocado toast.
- Change the egg: Top with a fried or poached egg instead of scrambled for a runny golden yolk.
How to Make Avocado Toast
- Toast a slice of hearty bread to your desired crispness.
- Lay the tomato slices on the toast and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then spread the mashed avocado evenly over the top.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a splash of milk, and whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring constantly, until just set. They are perfect when they still look slightly wet on top.
- Pile the soft scrambled eggs on top of the avocado. Finish with cracked black pepper and a few parsley leaves, then serve right away.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Use ripe avocado, it should give slightly when pressed so it mashes up smooth and creamy.
- Toast the bread well, a crisp, sturdy slice holds up to the toppings without getting soggy.
- Do not overcook the eggs, pull them off the heat while they still look a little wet on top, since they keep cooking.
- Season every layer, a little salt and pepper on the tomato, avocado, and eggs makes everything taste better.
- Mash the avocado right on the toast, or in a bowl with a squeeze of lemon to keep it from browning.
- Serve it immediately, avocado toast is best fresh and warm before the toast softens.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
This loaded avocado toast is a complete breakfast all on its own, but it is also wonderful with a side of fresh fruit or a smoothie bowl. It makes a quick weekday breakfast, an easy lunch, or part of a relaxed weekend brunch.
Serve it alongside our breakfast sliders or an overnight breakfast casserole when you are feeding a crowd. Add a simple green salad, like our kale and quinoa salad, to turn it into a light, satisfying lunch.
Pair it with a hot cup of coffee or fresh orange juice for the perfect start to the day. It is fancy enough for company yet easy enough for a quick solo breakfast.
Avocado Toast FAQs
To keep avocado toast from getting soggy, toast the bread until it is crisp and sturdy, and assemble it right before eating. Patting the tomato slices dry first helps too. Avocado toast is really best enjoyed fresh and warm, so make it just before you plan to dig in.
Hearty, sturdy breads work best for avocado toast because they hold up to the creamy toppings. Seeded bread, whole grain, sourdough, or a thick artisan slice are all great choices. Avoid thin or very soft sandwich bread, which can get soggy under the avocado and eggs.
Avocado browns when it is exposed to air, so the best trick is to assemble and eat your avocado toast right away. If you need to prep ahead, toss the mashed avocado with a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice, which slows the browning and adds a nice bright flavor.
Avocado toast can be a very healthy breakfast. Avocado provides heart healthy fats and fiber, eggs add protein, and whole grain bread brings complex carbs and more fiber. Topped with fresh tomato, it is a balanced, satisfying meal. Just watch your portion of avocado and any extra salt or oil.
Avocado toast is best made fresh, since the toast can soften and the avocado can brown over time. If you want to prep ahead, you can toast the bread, scramble the eggs, and mash the avocado with a little lemon juice separately, then assemble everything quickly when you are ready to eat.
Avocado toast is endlessly customizable. Popular additions include everything bagel seasoning, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, crumbled feta or goat cheese, smoked salmon, bacon, microgreens, or a squeeze of lemon. A drizzle of olive oil or balsamic glaze is also delicious. Top it with whatever you love.
Want more easy breakfasts? Try our breakfast sliders and gooey apple cinnamon monkey bread next.
Scrambled Egg Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 1 slice Pepperidge Farms Seeded Bread
- 2 eggs
- splash of milk
- 1/2 Tablespoon butter unsealed
- 1/2 avocado mashed
- 2 slices tomato
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Toast bread to your desired toastiness. Top with tomato slices, sprinkling with kosher salt and pepper to taste. Top with mashed avocado.
- Crack eggs into a bowl and add milk. Whisk until throughly combined and scrambled. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Over medium heat, heat a small skillet. Add butter and melt. Add in eggs and cook stirring constantly until just done, if they still look a little wet on top they are perfect. Top avocado with eggs, crack black pepper on top with a garnish of parsley leaves, optional.
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