Although I had been hearing and reading about their health benefits for years, I only just gave in to trying avocados about six months ago. Avocado just wasn’t a regular staple in my household growing up, and until about a year ago, I never really branched out from what I had grown accustomed to.
As a vegan, Italian pasta dishes, PB&J, and hummus wraps (all of which I still love, of course) were the norm, but I was blind to the fact that I was missing out on so many foods that make vegan eating extraordinary. I have tried so many new foods from various different cuisines this year, and I LOVE that they have given me the ability to be more creative in the kitchen. Avocado may be just one of them, but it is certainly one of my favorites.
I definitely have to thank Spencer for this one. His persistent attempts to convince me to try avocado were certainly worth it. The simple fact that he loves them so much, alone, is enough to motivate me to eat it more and create recipes based around its creamy deliciousness. 
Avocados are rich in many nutrients, including but not limited to B vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, glutathione, and nourishing fats.
Whether they are used in pasta sauce, smoothies, dips and spreads, or plain on top of salads or sandwiches, avocados never fail to add a rich and creamy flavor punch to any meal. My current favorite method of enjoying this lovely green fruit is generous smears on top of toast with whatever yummy toppings I have on hand.
As simple as this meal is, it’s seriously delicious. After serving some to Spencer this past weekend, he said “I’m never putting butter on toast again.” Exaggeration or not, that definitely says something! Below is my basic avocado toast recipe with my favorite topping variations. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
- 2 slices of your favorite whole grain bread
- Avocado
- toppings of choice: hummus, tomatoes, spinach, sprouts, onion, cucumber, carrots, roasted vegetables of choice, sunflower/pumpkin seeds, sea salt, crushed red pepper, nutritional yeast, other spices and herbs of choice
- Toast your bread. Spread with hummus if using, then evenly smear avocado onto bread (you may also simply top the spread with whole avocado slices instead). Top with additional toppings of choice, and dig in!
- -A layer of hummus topped with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and a sprinkle of sea salt
- -A thick layer of smeared avocado topped with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and nutritional yeast
- -A layer of smeared avocado topped with a bunch of hemp seeds, and a sprinkle of sea salt
Reader Feedback: What do you put on your avocado toast?!
