Avocado Toast 4 Ways – A Breakfast Favorite!

Servings:
4 slices (serves 2–4 people)
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
🥑 Base Ingredients (for all toasts)
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4 slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread (toasted)
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2 ripe avocados, mashed
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Olive oil, for drizzling
🍅 Topping 1: Tomato & Feta Avocado Toast
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1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
🍳 Topping 2: Scrambled Egg Avocado Toast
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2 large eggs
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1 tbsp milk (optional, for fluffiness)
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1 tsp butter or olive oil
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Pinch of salt and pepper
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🍄 Topping 3: Garlic Mushroom Avocado Toast
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1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or portobello)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 garlic clove, minced
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Fresh thyme or parsley, for garnish
🧀 Topping 4: Classic Lemon & Avocado Toast
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Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
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Extra squeeze of lemon juice
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Sea salt flakes & cracked black pepper
🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Avocado Base
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Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
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Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky.
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Toast your bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
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Spread the avocado mixture evenly over each slice of toast.
Step 2: Make Each Topping
🍅 Tomato & Feta
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Top one avocado toast slice with halved cherry tomatoes.
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Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
🍳 Scrambled Eggs
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In a small bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
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Heat butter/oil in a pan over low-medium heat.
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Add eggs and cook slowly, stirring until just set and fluffy.
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Spoon scrambled eggs over one avocado toast slice and garnish with parsley.
🍄 Garlic Mushrooms
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown (about 5–6 minutes).
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Add garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for another 1–2 minutes.
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Pile the mushrooms on top of one avocado toast slice and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
🧀 Classic Lemon
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Keep it simple: drizzle extra virgin olive oil over one avocado toast slice.
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Add an extra squeeze of lemon juice.
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Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and cracked pepper.
🌟 Tips & Variations
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Swap feta with goat cheese for extra creaminess.
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Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
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Use poached or fried eggs instead of scrambled for variety.
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Try roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, or smoked salmon for more topping ideas.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve warm with a cup of coffee, green tea, or a fresh smoothie. These toasts also make a great light lunch when paired with a salad.