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    Avocado Toast - 4 Ways [with Gluten-Free Option]

    Published: Sep 22, 2021 by Sherri Hall Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    pin showing collage of 4 varieties of avocado toast with text title overlay

    Because you can't have enough avocado toast, here are 4 ways to make it! Each variety can be easily made gluten-free using GF bread. An easy-to-make breakfast or lunch for any day of the week! 

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    all 4 versions of avocado toast in a collage with text overlay: Avocado Toast 4 Ways

    I don't know about you, but one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast is avocado toast.

    Somehow avocado toast became the stereotypical breakfast of millennials.

    But whether you're a millennial or not, avocado toast is Delicious...with a capital D!  

    It's also nutritious, versatile and can keep you fueled up all morning (or afternoon if you have it for lunch).

    front view of cut piece of avocado toast with fried egg

    Ingredients you'll need

    For all 4 toast variations

    • 1 slice bread (gluten-free if needed)
    • Β½ avocado

    For avocado toast with fried egg

    • Fried egg (your way: sunny side up, over easy, over medium, or over hard)
    • Olive oil cooking spray for making the fried egg (use a non-aerosol, propellant-free oil spray to avoid damaging your non-stick pan)
    • Sea salt and and freshly ground black pepper
    • Extra virgin olive oil

    For avocado toast with boiled egg

    • Boiled egg (cooked your way: soft boiled, medium boiled, or hard boiled)
    • Hot sauce
    • Sea salt to taste

    For avocado toast with arugula and pine nuts (vegan-friendly)

    • Baby arugula
    • Pine nuts
    • Sea salt and and freshly ground black pepper
    • Extra virgin olive oil

    For avocado toast with Parmesan cheese

    • Shaved Parmesan cheese
    • Crushed red pepper flakes
    • Sea salt and and freshly ground black pepper
    • Extra virgin olive oil

    How to make avocado toast

    For all 4 toast variations

    For each of the 4 flavor variations, you're going to start by toasting the bread to your liking.

    Then, mash the avocado with a fork in a small bowl.

    Mashed avocado in a small bowl

    Next, carefully spread the mashed avocado onto the piece of toast.

    Avocado spread onto toast

    For avocado toast with fried egg

    overhead of slice of avocado toast with fried egg

    Spray a small non-stick skillet (I like using a pan specifically designed for frying eggs like this) with non-aerosol, propellant-free olive oil spray.

    Heat the oil on medium.

    Once heated, gently crack the egg into the pan and cook over medium-low to medium heat until the egg is done to your liking.

    If you are cooking a sunny side up egg, you will not flip the egg, just cook until the whites are set (approximately 2-3 minutes).

    If you are cooking an over easy, over medium or over hard egg, gently flip the egg when the whites are just about set and cook for 30 seconds for over easy, 1 minute for over medium, or 2 minutes for over hard.

    Place the fried egg on the avocado-topped toast. Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Drizzle on olive oil.

    For avocado toast with boiled egg

    overhead of slice of avocado toast with boiled eggs and hot sauce

    Place an egg in a pot and cover with water until fully submerged.

    Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.

    Once boiling, cover and turn off the heat.

    Leave the egg to sit in the hot water in the covered pot for 6-10 minutes (6 minutes for soft boiled, 8 minutes for medium boiled and 10 minutes for hard boiled).

    Once the time is up, carefully transfer the egg to an ice bath.

    This will stop the cooking process and allow you to handle the egg without it being too hot.

    Peel and slice into circles.

    Add the sliced egg to the avocado-topped toast. Top with hot sauce. Sprinkle on salt.

    For avocado toast with arugula and pine nuts (vegan-friendly)

    overhead of slice of avocado toast with arugula and pine nuts

    Add arugula and pine nuts to the avocado-topped toast. Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Drizzle on olive oil.

    For avocado toast with Parmesan cheese

    overhead of slice of avocado toast with Parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes

    Add Parmesan cheese, followed by crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to the slice of avocado-topped toast. Drizzle on olive oil.

    Tips 

    • Avocado toast is best enjoyed upon preparation. It does not store or keep well.
    • Want to make more than one piece? Each of the flavor variations can easily be multiplied to make additional servings. 

    Frequently asked questions

    Is avocado toast healthy?

    Avocados are packed with nutrients including a slew of vitamins and minerals, they contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and are filled with fiber. To find out more about the nutritional benefits of avocados, check out this Healthline article. Depending on the toppings, avocado toast can be a nutritious meal and part of a healthy diet.

    How do you store avocados?

    Whole avocados should be stored at room temperature until ripened. Once ripe, enjoy them within a day or two as they can spoil quickly after that. You can also refrigerate them whole once ripe to extend that time by another day or so. Since each of these recipes only uses a half of an avocado, you can store the other half in the refrigerator in an avocado saver like this one.

    More breakfast recipes

    • Tomato Avocado Toast
    • Vegan Ricotta Toast
    • Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
    • Dairy-Free Pancakes
    • Vegan Banana Pancakes
    • Vegan Tempeh Bacon
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    Avocado Toast with Fried Egg

    This avocado toast with fried egg is easy to make and perfect for breakfast!
    Course Breakfast, brunch, lunch
    Cuisine American
    Keyword avocado, avocado toast, fried egg
    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 3 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 335kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice bread (GF if needed)
    • Β½ avocado
    • 1 large egg
    • olive oil cooking spray (non-aerosol, propellant-free oil)
    • fine sea salt to taste
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin)

    Instructions

    • Toast bread to your liking.
    • Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and mash with a fork. Spread the mashed avocado onto the piece of toast.
    • Spray a small non-stick skillet or egg pan with non-aerosol, propellant-free olive oil spray. Heat the oil on medium.
    • Once heated, gently crack the egg into the pan and cook over medium-low to medium heat until the egg is done to your liking. If you are cooking a sunny side up egg, you will not flip the egg, just cook until the whites are set (approximately 2-3 minutes). If you are cooking an over easy, over medium or over hard egg, gently flip the egg when the whites are just about set and cook for 30 seconds for over easy, 1 minute for over medium, or 2 minutes for over hard.
    • Place the fried egg on the avocado-topped toast. Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Drizzle on olive oil.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Egg Pan
    Avocado Saver

    Notes

    Avocado toast is best enjoyed upon preparation. It does not store or keep well.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 8g
    close-up of avocado toast with boiled egg and hot sauce
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    Avocado Toast with Boiled Egg

    This avocado toast with boiled egg features hot sauce for a boost of flavor!
    Course Breakfast, brunch, lunch
    Cuisine American
    Keyword avocado, avocado toast, eggs, hot sauce, vegetarian
    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 12 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 300kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice bread (GF if needed)
    • Β½ avocado
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (plus more if desired)
    • fine sea salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Toast bread to your liking.
    • Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and mash with a fork. Spread the mashed avocado onto the piece of toast.
    • Place the egg in a pot and cover with water until fully submerged. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and turn off the heat. Leave the egg to sit in the hot water in the covered pot for 6-10 minutes (6 minutes for soft boiled, 8 minutes for medium boiled and 10 minutes for hard boiled). Once the time is up, carefully transfer the egg to an ice bath. This will stop the cooking process and allow you to handle the egg without it being too hot. Peel and slice into circles.
    • Add the sliced egg to the avocado-topped toast. Top with hot sauce. Sprinkle on salt.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Avocado Saver

    Notes

    Avocado toast is best enjoyed upon preparation. It does not store or keep well.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 8g
    close-up of avocado toast with arugula and pine nuts
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    5 from 7 votes

    Avocado Toast with Arugula and Pine Nuts

    This avocado toast with fresh arugula and pine nuts is perfect for breakfast, brunch or lunch!
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Keyword arugula, avocado, avocado toast, pine nuts, vegan, vegetarian
    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 3 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 288kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice bread (GF if needed)
    • Β½ avocado
    • Β½ cup baby arugula
    • 1-2 teaspoons pine nuts
    • fine sea salt to taste
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin)

    Instructions

    • Toast bread to your liking.
    • Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and mash with a fork. Spread the mashed avocado onto the piece of toast.
    • Add arugula and pine nuts to the avocado-topped toast. Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Drizzle on olive oil.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Avocado Saver

    Notes

    Avocado toast is best enjoyed upon preparation. It does not store or keep well.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 8g
    close-up of slice of avocado toast with Parmesan cheese
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    5 from 7 votes

    Avocado Toast with Parmesan Cheese

    This avocado toast with Parmesan cheese has a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes!
    Course Breakfast, brunch, lunch
    Cuisine American
    Keyword avocado, avocado toast, cheese, parmesan
    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 3 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 374kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice bread (GF if needed)
    • Β½ avocado
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese
    • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
    • fine sea salt to taste
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin)

    Instructions

    • Toast bread to your liking.
    • Mash Β½ of an avocado with a fork in a small bowl. Spread the mashed avocado onto the piece of toast.
    • Add Parmesan cheese, followed by crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to the slice of avocado-topped toast. Drizzle on olive oil.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

    Avocado Saver

    Notes

    Note that many Parmesan cheeses are not technically vegetarian as they typically contain animal rennet. Check ingredient labels to ensure you are using a vegetarian-friendly Parmesan if needed.
    Avocado toast is best enjoyed upon preparation. It does not store or keep well.
    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Fiber: 8g

    This post originally appeared on Watch Learn Eat on July 5, 2018. It has been republished to reflect recipe, photo and content revisions.

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    1. Christie

      February 18, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love this idea for avocado toast done four ways! I am always looking for new ways to change up the toast game

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        February 19, 2020 at 11:24 am

        Thanks Christie! It was fun trying out different combinations. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Stacy Estelle

      November 13, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      DELICIOUS! didn't know eating healthy could taste so good!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        November 13, 2018 at 2:36 pm

        Thanks Stacy! Glad you enjoyed these options for avocado toast! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Lisa Huff

      August 28, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      Can I just tell you that I love that you put hot sauce on one of them! Love that!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 30, 2018 at 9:26 am

        LOL! Thanks Lisa! Hot sauce rocks! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. David @ Spiced

      July 10, 2018 at 7:16 am

      This sounds like my kind of breakfast! To be honest, I would love to put this on my lunch menu though. Breakfast is usually a bit more hurried around here, but lunch is where it's at!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 10, 2018 at 8:55 pm

        Thanks David! I confess; I've eaten this for lunch too. The Parmesan is sooooo tasty! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness

      July 07, 2018 at 10:34 pm

      5 stars
      I am not sure which one would be my favorite. They all look delicious!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 09, 2018 at 9:33 pm

        Thanks Dawn! I love them all myself πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Britt | Sweet Tea and Thyme

      July 05, 2018 at 11:13 am

      Avocado toast is my fave everyday breakfast! Love it with a poached egg but I can't wait to try all these different ways to enjoy it!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 06, 2018 at 3:19 pm

        Thanks Britt! Enjoy! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    7. Traci

      July 05, 2018 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      Avocado toast with fried egg is definitely my hands-down fav! But I'll eat avo toast any day of the week. Love the variety here! Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 06, 2018 at 3:17 pm

        Thank you so much Traci! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Felesha Bell

      July 05, 2018 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      Been meaning to try avocado toast!! Looks like a great place to start.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 06, 2018 at 3:16 pm

        Thanks Felesha! Enjoy! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Shashi at SavorySpin

      July 05, 2018 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      I should know better to come read food blog posts when I'm hungry! Now you have me craving avo toast every which way!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        July 06, 2018 at 3:15 pm

        I had the same problem when I was posting it; I wanted to eat all of them : LOL! Thanks Shashi!

        Reply

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