Avocado Toast Toppings

Avocado Toast Toppings

Did you know that avocados can provide you and your family with a simple yet quick way to change up your breakfast while still making it delicious? That's right….avocados for breakfast! Put it on toast with a little salt and pepper or bacon and tomatoes, add it diced up into eggs, or even blend it into a smoothie. We hope that this Avocado Toast Toppings post inspires you. 

Did you know that avocados are dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and cholesterol-free? Avocados are a great source of protein with 4 grams per fruit (that's right, not a vegetable) making it the highest protein fruit around. First called the Alligator Pear Tree, avocados didn't make their way to the US until the 1950s and the majority of avocados come from Mexico.

Ingredients for our favorite avocado toast recipe

• 2 fully ripened avocados; halved, pitted & peeled
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 slices of Dave's Killer sprouted bread, toasted
• 4-6  slices bacon, cooked and halved
• 2 tablespoons chopped tomato

Avocado Toast Toppings

• Avocado smash + bean sprouts
• Avocado slices + cream cheese + freshly ground pepper
• Avocado slices + goat cheese+ freshly ground pepper + red wine vinegar drizzle 
• Avocado smash + goat cheese + Roma tomatoes + freshly ground pepper
• Avocado smash + sliced tomato + fresh basil
• Avocado smash + lemon juice + everything bagel seasoning
• Avocado smash + smoked salmon + cream cheese
• Avocado smash + fried egg
• Avocado smash + scrambled eggs + cheese
• Avocado smash + sautéed mushrooms + onions
• Avocado smash + sun-dried tomatoes + feta cheese
• Avocado smash + honey + berries
• Avocado smash + sliced banana + peanut butter
• Avocado smash + mango + coconut flakes
• Avocado smash + hummus + roasted vegetables
• Avocado smash + pesto + mozzarella cheese
• Avocado smash + kimchi and sesame seeds
• Avocado smash + feta cheese + olives
• Avocado smash + sprouts + microgreens
• Avocado smash + pesto + cherry tomatoes
• Avocado smash + sriracha +crispy shallots
• Avocado smash + fig + goat cheese
• Avocado smash + chickpeas and chimichurri

Directions for our favorite avocado toast recipe

1. In a bowl, coarsely mash avocado with a fork; season with salt and pepper to taste. Slice the second avocado length-wise.
2. Divide avocado on toast and spread to cover; cut each slice in half or leave whole.
3. If desired, tuck a piece of bacon into avocado on each toast half or slice tomato over top and serve.

Tips for the Best Avocado Toast

• Use high-quality bread, such as sourdough or whole wheat.
• Toast your bread to your desired level of crispness.
• Season your avocado toast with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
• Get creative and experiment with different toppings!

Who Invented Avocado Toast?

Do you who invented avocado toast?  Attributing the invention of avocado toast to a single person is quite tricky, as its history stretches back further than most might think. Here's a breakdown of the different perspectives:

Modern version: Chef Bill Granger is often credited with putting avocado toast on a modern café menu in 1993 at his Sydney restaurant. However, earlier mentions exist in Australia. OR Cafe Gitane is credited by some for bringing the “Instagrammable” version of the dish to the United States.

Earlier versions: Newspaper references had recipes for mashed avocado on toast appear in 1920s California and 1929 Brisbane, Australia. Historical context evidence suggests similar practices in Mexico (where avocados originated) and Chile (enjoying mashed avocado on bread since the 1800s).

While Bill Granger popularized the modern version, the concept of avocado on toast has existed for much longer, with origins likely dating back to Central and South America. It's more accurate to say the dish evolved over time and in different places, rather than having a single inventor. Some avocados come from California and in fact, there are a few famous avocado farmers like Tom Selleck and Jamie Foxx.

Avocados can help lower your cholesterol, can be substituted for butter, and are rich in fiber.  Avocados contain vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium, and folate. Avocados are also a powerhouse when it comes to anti-aging with all of their healthy fats, vitamins, and nutrients. A lot of people even use avocado oil for their hair. This multi-purpose fruit needs to be in your diet. We hope that this Avocado Toast Toppings post inspires you. Happy cooking!