Avocado Toast Recipe (Tips & Variations)

This gluten-free avocado toast is a quick, healthy breakfast made with creamy avocado, lemon juice, and everything bagel seasoning on crispy toasted bread. Simple, customizable, and ready in 5 minutes—perfect for busy mornings or an easy snack.

Avocado toast is always a go-to for me. Perfect for a quick breakfast you can run out the door with, and great for lunches when you are short on time.

Be sure to also try my cheese and egg toast, breakfast egg muffins and the green smoothie bowl for other healthy breakfasts.

Avocado Toast Ingredients

Avocado – use a soft and ripe avocado
Lemon juice – to keep the avocado green
Salt and pepper – to taste
Everything bagel seasoning – for flavor
Bread – I use gluten-free bread but you can use your favorite bread
Avocado Toast Toppings (see toast variations below)

How To Make Avocado Toast

It takes just minutes to make this delicious avocado breakfast!

Mash avocados and lemon juice in a small bowl with the back of a fork and spread the avocado mixture on toasted bread.
Season it with salt and black pepper to taste, and sprinkle some everything bagel seasoning.
Top with desired toppings.

TIPS FROM NELI’S KITCHEN

Recipe Notes and Tips

Use ripe avocados that give a little when you squeeze them gently. When they are underripe, they are harder to mash and the flavor is not as rich.
Mash the avocados by hand. Don’t be tempted to use a food processor as this will make them too mushy.
Add a little bit a lemon juice. This will help slow down the browning process of the avocado.
Add seasoning. Taste the mashed avocado before using and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Add in Garlic. Rub raw peeled garlic clove over top of each slice of toast before spreading the avocado mixture.

Avocado Toast Variations

Avocados on toast are so perfect by themself, but it’s so easy to add other toppings. It’s simple to elevate this avocado toast recipe and make it perfect for more filling breakfasts or to enjoy on a weekend brunch – for example, one of my favorites is avocado egg toast. These are some of my other favorite avocado toast ideas:

Sliced cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese
Sliced hard-boiled egg, poached egg or fried egg
Smoked salmon, chopped fresh dill and honey mustard
Soft scrambled egg and crumbled bacon
Pico de Gallo
Broccoli Sprouts (check out my guide & tips on how to grow them at home)
Goat cheese and chives
Cucumber slices, red onion slices, and dill
Radishes, cheese, and parsley

Recipe FAQs

What’s the best bread to use?

To keep this breakfast gluten-free, I like to use my favorite gluten-free bread. I use fairly thick slices to support the toppings. If you aren’t sensitive to gluten, you can use your favorite bread, the nuttiness, and texture of whole grain work really well.

Can you make mashed avocado ahead of time?

It’s best not to make the avocado topping too far ahead of time as it can start to turn brown. If you are planning on making it ahead, be sure to add in the lemon juice as this will help to slow the process. You can keep it covered in the fridge for up to a day.

How to store half an avocado?

Place the cut avocado with the flesh-side down in a bowl half full with water, cover, and place in the fridge. This will keep the avocado from turning brown for about another two days.

More Easy Avocado Recipes

If you love this recipe for avocado on toast and all the different variations, then I am sure you will also love my other recipes with avocado.

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Avocado Toast

Quick and easy gluten-free avocado toast made with creamy avocado, lemon juice, and everything bagel seasoning. A healthy breakfast ready in 5 minutes. Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 avocados, peeled, seeded and sliced
½ teaspoon lemon juice, optional
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Everything bagel seasoning
Gluten-free bread, toasted

Instructions

Mash avocados and lemon juice in a small bowl with the back of a fork and spread the avocado mixture on toasted bread.
Season it with salt and black pepper to taste, and sprinkle some everything bagel seasoning.
Top with desired toppings.

Notes

Topping suggestions

Sliced cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese
Sliced hard-boiled egg, poached egg or fried egg
Smoked salmon, chopped fresh dill and honey mustard
Soft scrambled egg and crumbled bacon
Pico de Gallo
Goat cheese and chives
Cucumber slices, red onion slices, and dill
Radishes, cheese, and parsley

Tips & Notes

Use ripe avocados that give a little when you squeeze them gently.
Mash the avocados by hand. Don’t be tempted to use a food processor as this will make them too mushy.
Add a little bit a lemon juice. This will help slow down the browning process of the avocado.
Add seasoning. Taste the mashed avocado before using and adjust the seasoning to taste.
Add in Garlic. Rub raw peeled garlic clove over top of each slice of toast before spreading the avocado mixture

Nutrition

Calories: 254 kcal
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Sodium: 195 mg
Potassium: 487 mg
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 3 g
Vitamin A: 222 IU
Vitamin C: 10 mg
Calcium: 50 mg
Iron: 1 mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary with ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. For accuracy, use your preferred nutrition calculator.