Smashed Avocado Toast Easy Flavor-Packed Recipe
Smashed Avocado on Toast is a quick, nourishing breakfast or brunch made with creamy avocado, poached eggs, crispy bacon, and fresh toppings on toasted bread. It’s a versatile dish that balances freshness with comfort and comes together in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Poaching, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
14 ounces avocado, cubed
8 slices sprouted wheat bread
8 eggs
2 cups water
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup cilantro
1 ounce arugula
6 ounces cherry tomatoes
1.5 ounces pan-fried bacon
0.25 ounce cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Crack an egg into a bowl and bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a light bubble.
- Stir water with 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar to create a vortex, then gently drop the egg in.
- Poach each egg for around 1 minute, then remove with a ladle and drain on paper towels.
- Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake at 450°F for 3 minutes.
- Mash avocado with salt and pepper until creamy.
- Spread mashed avocado over toasted bread slices.
- Top each with arugula, bacon, and a poached egg. Garnish with cheddar cheese and black pepper.
- Serve with cilantro and cherry tomatoes.
Notes
- Swap sprouted wheat bread for sourdough or gluten-free bread.
- Use smoked salmon or sautéed mushrooms instead of bacon for a pescatarian or vegetarian version.
- Try feta, goat cheese, or Parmesan instead of cheddar.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Top with microgreens or radish slices for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices with toppings
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
