Easy Avocado Toast

I am ALWAYS craving a savory breakfast, yet most breakfast suggestions I come across are sweet! Is it just me, or are quick, easy-to-make and savory breakfast options seemingly impossible to find?!

One quick google search for “breakfast recipes” and you’ll get a million results for all the sweet options: french toast, pancakes, overnight oats, etc. Or worse, results with uber fancy egg recipes that take a ton of time and skill to make. Like needing a castiron skillet to cook on the stove AND bake haha. I am no chef, nor do I have the time for this luxury. Many recipes have special ingredients that, let’s be honest, no one actually has on hand unless they make a special trip to the grocery simply for them. Other savory recipes call for unhealthy breakfast meats like bacon or sausage.

Cue the easy avocado toast.

This is seriously the easiest recipe to whip up (I can hardly call it a recipe), and it’s also super healthy.

Finally, a recipe that hits the sweet spot: savory, fast, easy, and mega healthy!

Why Avocado Toast is a Great Option

Avocado toast can be an ideal breakfast and start to the day, or this recipe could be made for a quick snack when you’re on the go.

Plus, it’s loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and a little protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

Specifically, avocados are a source of several vitamins and minerals, including:

• vitamin A
• vitamin C
• vitamin E
• vitamin K
• folate
• magnesium
• potassium
• iron
• glutathione (an antiaging antioxidant)
• healthy monounsaturated fats
• soluble and insoluble fiber

And because the ingredients of this recipe contain high levels of those healthy fats, eating avocado toast will keep you fuller between meals. Think of it as a great brain food snack you used to be told to eat before tests and exams, but it tastes even better!

This is one of those treats that makes you want to eat healthy, not have to eat healthy.

Health Benefits of Avocados in Your Diet

Our star ingredient! Avocados are considered a superfood for a reason. Besides being absolutely delicious and insanely versatile, they also benefit our bodies in a ton of amazing ways.

Some of the top health benefits of avocados are:

• Heart-healthy. Avocados contain a plant sterol known as beta-sitosterol, which maintains cholesterol levels and supports a healthy heart.
• Healthy eyes. Avocados are rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant known to aid in preventing common age-related eye diseases. Phytochemicals in avocados also protect our eye tissue from free radicals that damage the healthy tissues.
• Support pregnancy. Avocados contain folate, an essential nutrient women need during pregnancy and even before conception. Plus, the fatty acids in avocados also support healthy growth and fetal development.
• Reduced depression. The folate found in avocados can also reduce symptoms of depression, as some studies have found.
• Improved digestion. Avocados are high in fiber, which is excellent for maintaining the digestive tract. Benefits of fiber also include preventing constipation and lowering the risk of colon cancer.
• Protection against chronic diseases. While avocados are high in fat, the monounsaturated fat or the “good” fat in avocados helps lower bad cholesterol. These fats may also be beneficial to protect against certain chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Ingredients for Easy Avocado Toast

You probably already have what you need. The ingredients are simple. Use organic whenever possible. You’ll need to grab:

• Whole-wheat toast. If you can, opt for a sprouted whole grain bread for a healthier option. Avoid white bread and anything with the word “enriched” on the label.
• Ripe avocado. For one slice, you’ll only need half. Save the other half for your salad or breakfast with eggs the next day or use a whole avocado for two slices of toast.
• Roma tomatos. I love roma tomatoes for their flavor and size. They’re a little bit sweeter and they make perfect-sized slices for your avocado toast so each bite is not overpowered by tomato. Roma tomatoes are also a great source of potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin A (including lycopene!). 
• Chia seeds. These little guys add an extra dose of plant-based fiber and protein, plus they’re loaded with antioxidants and rich in healthy fats.
• Everything but the bagel seasoning. This seasoning pulls the recipe together and adds a touch of salt to enhance the flavors.

How to Make Avocado Toast

To begin, toast your bread. While your bread is toasting, slice the avocado in half.

Save the other half with the skin and pit inside if you’re only going to use it later. This will slow it from oxidizing (keep it from browning faster).

Once your toast is toasted, using a spoon, spread the avocado all around the toast.

Then, sprinkle the chia seeds and everything bagel seasoning on the avocado. Thinly slice the roma tomatoes and place as many as you want over the toast. That’s it! Enjoy!

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We know you’re super busy and eating healthy feels like one more task on top of your ever-growing to-do list. We’ve got you! For more quick and easy-to-make healthy recipes, check out the Reach Wellth Recipes Archive.