Half Slice Avocado Toast

Name: Half Slice Avocado Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: california
Ingredients: 2 slices bread (sourdough or whole grain, thick cut); 1 pcs avocado (medium, ripe); 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground); 1 pinch red chili flakes (optional)

RATING

4.6/5(72)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Creamy smashed avocado on a crisp slice of toasted bread, finished with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of chili flakes. This simple, satisfying breakfast or snack comes together in 5 minutes and never gets old.

PREP

COOK

SERVES

1 SLICE

196 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

2 slicesbread · sourdough or whole grain, thick cut1 pcsavocado · medium, ripe1 tsplemon juice · freshly squeezed1 pinchsalt1 pinchblack pepper · freshly ground1 pinchred chili flakes · optional

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

196

CALORIES · 1 SLICE

Protein4g · 8%

Carbs20g · 41%

Fat12g · 55%

Fiber6g

Sugar2g

Saturated fat2g

Cholesterol0mg

Sodium215mg

Potassium403mg

Phosphorus68mg

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METHOD · 5 STEPS

bake · ~3 min
Toast the bread.
Place bread slices in the toaster or under the broiler until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
TIPWatch closely — toasting goes from golden to burnt in seconds.
prep · ~1 min
Halve, pit, and scoop the avocado.
1.Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit.
2.Scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
mix · ~1 min
Smash and season the avocado.
1.Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
2.Smash with a fork to your preferred texture — chunky or smooth.
TIPSmash gently — overworking makes the avocado gluey.
assemble · ~1 min
Spread the avocado on the warm toast.
Divide the smashed avocado evenly between the two slices of toast. Sprinkle with chili flakes if using.
serve
Serve immediately.
TIPAvocado browns quickly; the lemon juice helps, but this is best eaten right away.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

5 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use a ripe avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest texture.
2
Toast the bread until deeply golden — a sturdy base prevents sogginess from the avocado.
3
Add the lemon juice immediately after smashing to slow oxidation and keep the avocado green.
4
For extra crunch, drizzle the toast with a little olive oil before adding the avocado.
5
If making ahead, store the smashed avocado with the pit pressed into it and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

high protein

High-protein

Top the avocado toast with a poached or fried egg and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning for a more substantial, protein-packed meal.

vegan

Vegan

Swap the optional chili flakes for a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a handful of microgreens; no other changes needed — this recipe is already dairy-free.

low oil