Smashed Avocado Toast 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. A great open-faced sandwich. Less bread and more toppings. Give this gourmet open cheese and tomato sandwich a try too.
Have you tried grilled avocado? Stuffed Grilled Avocado Boats are the perfect summer appetizer. Once you try these, you will be hooked.
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 smashed avocado 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.
Simple Avocado Toast 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
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:
- Banana Chocolate Pudding (my grandkids LOVE this healthy dessert)
- Guacamole Appetizer Bites (a fun party appetizer)
- Mediterranean Tuna Avocado Salad (perfect for lunch or dinner)
- Smoked Salmon Plate (the perfect dinner for a hot summer day)
- Banana Popsicles (better than store-bought)
- Green Devil (a fun twist on devilled eggs)
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.
- Mash the avocado to our desired texture. I like it a little on the chunky side.
- Toast your favourite bread.
- Pile the mashed avocado on the toast.
- Garnish and enjoy!
**Hint** Be sure to always mash the avocado in a bowl, not on top of the toast.
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.
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. You want them to be ripe, but not too ripe. They should be a little soft when you give them a gentle squeeze. 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 Avocado 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 Topping Variations
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 makes everything delicious)
- cheese (feta works great)
- eggs (avocado and eggs are so good)
- fruit
- salsa
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
Guacamole is a dip made with avocado, along with the addition of onions, tomatoes, and spices.
Although unappealing, it is safe to eat. It can taste bitter, but it is not spoiled. It is caused by a chemical reaction in the air. It takes several days for oxidation to occur for complete spoilage.
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Smashed Avocado on Toast
Ingredients
- 1 Avocado (about 5 ounces)
- 2 slices bread (your choice)
- 1 tablespoon garlic olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked sea salt
- arugula leaves (optional/for garnish)
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!!
Julie
I made this for my family and we all loved it! SUch a great way to use avocado. The salsa is a perfect addition!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, smashed avocado is so easy and delicious.
Angela
This recipe is so simple, yet so delicious! I make it for my kids for a healthy after-school snack.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
What a delicious snack, and super nutritious too.
MS
Delicious breakfast recipe! The salsa on top seal the deal! YUM!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love the salsa on this avocado toast too.
Cara
This gives me so many ideas for yummy toppings, it’s hard to ever get bored with avocado toast!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, we never get bored with all the variations of smashed avocado on toast.
Dee
Avocado toast is my healthy go-to. Great suggestions for toppings. I’m definitely going to get more creative for my next batch!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Such an easy and delicious meal for any time of the day.
Jere Cassidy
It’s amazing that something so simple is just so good. I could eat this for lunch daily. I loved the addition of the salsa on top.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am obsessed with avocado toast. So good!
Tina
I love avocado toast and thankful for your ideas! Looking forward to trying smoked salt.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Smoked sea salt is a nice addition to this smashed avocado recipe.
Jessica Formicola
I had this avocado toast for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. This is my favourite way to enjoy avocados.
Elizabeth Elizabeth
This is such a staple favourite in our house. I love how you’ve used arugula to garnish though – I’ve never thought of that. Must try it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You can always have fun with garnish on avocado toast.
Sharina
Smashed avocado and salsa make a perfect combination! Tried this last weekend and it was so good, my family loves it. We’ll surely have this again, thanks for the wonderful recipe Gloria!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree, avocado toast is such a great and easy meal.
Cam
This looks so delicious and very easy to make!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So easy to make, and so delicious to eat.
Elena
Great twist on smashed avocado. Easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, avocado toast is a winner in our house.
Dana
I love making this for lunch when I need something quick, easy and tasty. I love all the ways you can change it up and add different flavors!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Avocado toast is a great lunch, brunch or dinner meal any day of the week.
Lisa
I’ve heard so many good things about avocado toast that I had to give it a try. So glad I tried the smashed version. It was so delish!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know right? It took me so long to try it, but once I did I was hooked.
Natalie
I love avocado on toast. It’s such an easy and healthy breakfast option. I will give your recipe a try, that salsa sounds like the perfect add-on.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is one of my go to meals any time of the day.