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Smashed Avocado on Toast (with Salsa)

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Smashed Avocado on Toast Topped with Salsa is perfect for any meal of the day. Healthy, nutritious, and totally delicious.

If you can mash avocado you can make this simple recipe. It’s just like having guacamole on toast with salsa.

Mashed avocado on toast, topped with salsa and arugula.

Are you an avocado lover? I never used to be, and for the life of me, I don’t know why not. Some weird thing in my head told me guacamole was not delicious. WHAT? How is that possible?

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this avocado on toast recipe are at the bottom of the post.

Seriously, it was a LONG time before I defied my brain and decided to give avocados a shot. I mean how can so many people LOVE this stuff and my brain said NO?

I always tell the kids (and the grandkids) you won’t know if you like it until you try it. OMG! I literally have gone years not enjoying avocados for no reason. I have deprived myself for too long. No wonder California toast is so popular.

Mashed avocado in a bowl.

Avocado Spread Ingredients

I love simple to make food. This easy avocado recipe is just that. You will need:

  • avocado
  • bread
  • salsa
  • garlic oil
  • red pepper flakes
  • smoked sea salt
  • arugula

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Toast brushed with garlic oil.

Avocados are ALWAYS in my kitchen. I often just cut one open and eat it with a spoon. I don’t even need toast.

There are lots of great culinary uses, and here are some ways we enjoy using them in recipes:

How To Make Smashed Avocado On Toast

This recipe for avocado toast is so easy, even the kids can make this! They may need a little help getting the pit out of the avocado.

  1. Mash the avocado to our desired texture. I like it a little on the chunky side.
  2. Toast your favourite bread.
  3. Pile the mashed avocado on the toast.
  4. Garnish and enjoy!

Does Frozen Avocado Work?

Yes, it sure does. I always have a bag in the freezer. Just thaw a few cubes either in the fridge or the microwave before mashing.

Smashed avocado getting spread on toast.

Best Kind Of Avocado to Use

There are several kinds of avocados to choose from. ALL are delicious and ALL work great in this recipe. Here are just a few to choose from:

  • Bacon
  • Fuerte
  • Gwen
  • Hass
  • Lamb Hass
  • Pinkerton
  • Reed
  • Zutano
  • Choquette
  • Lula
  • Maluma

What Is The Best Bread For Making Toast?

The choice is yours. I like to use a sturdy bread since the avocado spread can be heavy, especially once you pile on the toppings.

  • Sourdough
  • Rye
  • Multigrain
  • Baguette
  • Gluten-free bread works great in this recipe

Avocado Toast Toppings

Take your toast to new levels of deliciousness. Get creative with these tasty toast toppings:

  • grilled shrimp
  • smoked salmon
  • tuna
  • rotisserie chicken
  • bacon (because bacon make everything delicious)
  • cheese (feta works great)
  • eggs (avocado and eggs are so good)
  • fruit
  • salsa
Smashed Avocado Toast Topped with Salsa ready to eat.

This avocado breakfast toast seems to be eaten at any time of day in my house. The perfect meal for when I don’t feel like cooking.

Forget takeout, this is so much better.

FAQ

What is the difference between guacamole and smashed avocado?

Guacamole is a dip made with avocado, along with the addition of onions, tomatoes and spices.

Can you eat brown avocado?

Although unappealing, it is safe to eat. It can taste bitter, but it is not spoiled. It is caused by a chemical reaction from the air. It takes several days for oxidation to occur for complete spoilage.

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Avocado on Toast

Smashed avocado, piled on toast and topped with salsa. Healthy eating. Simple ingredients. Easy breakfast (or any meal of the day).
5 from 47 votes
Print Rate
Course: Breakfast/Brunch, dinner, Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: smashed avocado
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 1 Avocado (about 5 ounces)
  • 2 slices bread (your choice)
  • 1 tbsp garlic olive oil
  • 2 tbsp salsa
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • â…› tsp smoked sea salt
  • 4 arugula leaves (optional/for garnish)
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Instructions

  • Cut the avocado in half. Remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
  • Mash roughly with a fork and set aside.
  • Toast your choice of bread.
  • Brush toast with garlic olive oil.
  • Divide smashed avocado onto the slices of toast.
  • Sprinkle on the red pepper flakes.
  • Sprinkle on the smoked sea salt.
  • Top with salsa.
  • Garnish (or not).
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Notes

You DON’T need a recipe. Smash the avocado, pile it on toast, add your choice of toppings (or not) and eat! Be sure to use a nice dense bread (gluten free works well) so it does not fall apart when you pick it up.
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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Roxana

    This has inspired me to have avocado toast for breakfast tomorrow. I love that toast. And now I have even more ideas to make it perfectly.

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  4. Heidy

    This recipe for Smashed Avocado on Toast Topped with Salsa was super easy and very flavorful. I loved it and the kids tolerated it lol (That’s considered winning in this house with them) My husband really enjoyed it too.I will be making it again!

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  6. Jo

    Avocado on toast is the best thing ever to have in the morning after a good workout! I always have avo toast for my post workout breakfast. So excited about that salsa topping, wow so much flavors and so delicious!

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  7. Femi. O

    I’m a fan of avocado toast but I am surprised I never thought of combining it with salsa! Now that I know, it makes so much sense! I’m looking forward to trying this once I get my next avocado haul.

    Reply

  9. Amy Liu Dong

    This is such an easy but delicious and healthy breakfast recipe to make for my family and I am sure my kids will love it too, as they loved having avocado for their breakfast.

    Reply

  10. Veronika

    I love quick and easy savory breakfasts. This is a great idea how to spice up avocado and add more flavor! Definitely will try it!

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  11. Paige

    The thing about avocado toast is, you can eat it any time of the day and it’s still amazing.Your photos are pretty too!

    Reply

  12. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli

    Avocado on toast is already delicious and now you topped it with salsa to take it over a notch! Sure, the arugula brings a great flavor too!

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  13. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Hmm yum! Avocado is life! This Smashed Avocado On Toast Topped With Salsa looks really delicious. I am definitely going to have this!

    Reply

  14. Analida Braeger

    This was tasty and I had it with some black truffle salt I had on hand. So good! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  15. Sharon

    I love avocado toast for breakfast and lunch! The salsa in the recipe just takes the whole toast to a whole new level.

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  17. Camilla Hawkins

    What a great idea, I’ve never thought to top my avo toast with salsa before so must try this! Thanks for linking to my French Toast recipe:-)

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  18. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts

    Avocado toast is an australian staple!!!!
    If you go out for brunch and there isn’t at least 3 ways to eat your avo toast then you would be very surprised as it is just the BEST brunch dish!

    Loving the use of salsa! I usually opt for smoked salmon or a poached egg, but salsa will be on the menu tomorrow!

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  19. Mackenzie

    I haven’t tried making avocado toast yet, but I have all the ingredients for this sitting my fridge right now. I can’t currently eat eggs, so I’ve been at a loss for breakfast ideas! Totally making this tomorrow!

    Reply

  21. Amelie

    This is one of my favorite lunches! I have avocado toast at least once a week, and I love your idea of adding a healthy salsa!

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  22. Maryea | Happy Healthy Mama

    Easy and delicious is definitely my style! Long live avocado toast!!

    P.S. I tell my kids the same thing–tastes buds are always changing and you never know when you’ll start liking a food you thought you disliked. It’s happened to them with several foods. đŸ™‚

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  26. Sues

    Haha I feel the same way about lobster! I went so long saying “ew” and then I said, “what the heck is wrong with me that sooo many people love it??” So, I forced myself to eat it a few times and now I love it and feel silly that I wasted so much time without lobster in my life! Anyway, yessss, avocados are one of my all-time faves and I could eat this toast every single day!

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  30. Becky Tarala

    Now you’ve got me over contemplating toast vs. toasts. LOL! I can’t resist avocado. I was like you for a long time, though, and wouldn’t touch it. Thank goodness I got over that! This looks amazing!

    Reply

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