47 Best Avocado Toast Toppings To Try

Avocado toast is a crowd favorite for breakfast because it’s delicious and easy to make in the morning, but that doesn’t mean you only have to stick to two ingredients. On their own, avocados are full of nutrients like vitamin C, folate, and potassium, among other benefits. This superfood is also helpful for lowering cholesterol and weight. 

We like to think of avocado toast as a healthy, open-faced sandwich with plenty of options for toppings, like eggs, arugula, tomatoes, or radishes. Whether you’ve got dietary restrictions or want a more filling breakfast, avocado toast is the perfect foundation.  

How To Pick & Ripen Avocados

We’ve all been there before, you’re at a grocery store, and all the avocados for sale are rock-hard and unripe. When the texture and the taste of ripe avocado is amazing.

The good news is that avocados ripen after they are harvested, and there are tricks to ripen them at home quickly. A natural plant hormone called ethylene is a by-product of fruit ripening. The ethylene produced during this process also helps ripen other surrounding fruits. 

So all you need to do to ripen avocados at home is place your unripened avocado and an apple or banana (two fruits that ripen quickly and produce this hormone) in a paper bag. Fold the bag closed and place it on the counter for a day or two; this should ripen your avocado in no time. 

Choosing The Best Bread For Avocado Toast

The main things you want to consider when picking bread for your avocado toast are the size, texture, and sturdiness. We love fluffy bread, but this isn’t the right application. The perfect size for us is a slice of toast at least 3” x 5”. It allows for enough avocado to be filling but not so much you get sick of it. Some recommendations for bread varieties are french loaves, thick whole-grain loaves, and sourdough.  

Our favorite go-to bread choice for avocado toast is sourdough loaves because they’re sturdy enough to withstand avocado smashing and hold up plenty of fancy avocado toppings. We also love the chewy texture, and the slightly acidic flavor pairs well with fattier sauces and seasonings like olive oil or pesto. Also, sourdough bread has nutritional benefits because it contains fermented ingredients and is easier to digest due to its yeast content. 

How To Cut & Store Avocado

Use a knife to cut into the avocado lengthwise, and when the knife hits the pit, begin to turn the avocado and slice as you go. Once you’ve gone in a circle, twist the halves and open them to reveal the center. Take the half with the pit and face the pit away from you (the skin side should face you). Gently hold the edges of the avocado with your pointer fingers and push the back center of the avocado with your thumbs, and the pit should pop out. Use a spoon to gently scoop the meat and slice it with a knife once it’s on the cutting board.

If you have extra avocado, store it in an air-tight container in the fridge and eat it within the next day to prevent eating brown avocado. If you have a whole, uncut avocado already ripened, we recommend placing this in the fridge in the produce drawer. 

Avocado Toast Toppings for Extra Protein

To make our avocado toast more filling, we love to add as much protein as we can. Not only is it satisfying to eat, adding protein also keeps up fuller for longer periods. 

• Fried egg (1 egg): 76.7 calories, 4.8 g protein, 0.4 g carbs, 6 g fat
• Hard-boiled egg (1 egg): 68.2 calories, 5.5 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 4.7 g fat 
• Scrambled eggs with salt (1 egg): 105 calories, 6.8 g protein, 1.3 g carbs, 8 g fat
• Poached eggs (1 egg): 71.5 calories, 6.3 g protein, 0.4 g carbs, 4.7 g fat 
• Bacon (1 slice): 37.4 calories, 2.7 g protein, 0.1 g carbs, 2.8 g fat
• Smoked salmon (1 oz): 33.2 calories, 5.2 g protein, 0 g carbs, 1.2 g fat
• Grilled chicken breast (1 oz): 42.3 calories, 8.6 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0.9 g fat 
• Canned tuna (1 oz): 32.9 calories, 7.2 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0.2 g fat

Rich & Fatty Topping Ideas

There are a lot of different rich and fatty toppings that help add texture and flavor to avocado toast, like nuts. Different types of cheese also add complexity to the buttery flavor of avocado. 

• Cream cheese (1 tbsp): 44.2 calories, 1.1 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 4.3 g fat
• Goat cheese (1 tbsp): 59.5 calories, 4.2 g protein, 0 g carbs, 4.8 g fat 
• Feta cheese  (1 tbsp): 40.7 calories, 2.2 g protein, 0.6 g carbs, 3.3 g fat 
• Cashews (⅛ cup): 89.9 calories, 3 g protein, 4.9 g carbs, 7.1 g fat
• Walnuts (⅛ cup): 96 calories, 2 g protein, 2 g carbs, 9.5 g fat
• Almonds (⅛ cup): 96 calories, 2 g protein, 2 g carbs, 9.5 g fat
• Roasted chickpeas (⅛ cup): 12.5 calories, 2.5 g protein, 8.3 g carbs, 1 g fat
• Hemp seeds (1 tsp): 18.4 calories, 1.1 g protein, 0.3 g carbs, 1.6 g fat
• Garbanzo beans (¼ cup): 53 calories, 3 g protein, 9 g carbs, 1 g fat

Healthy & Vegetable Topping Ideas

Keep your avocado toast healthy by topping it off with fresh and tasty vegetables and fruits (yes we said fruits!).

• Strawberries (⅛ cup): 6.1 calories, 0.1 g protein, 1.5 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Pomegranate (⅛ cup): 12.6 calories, .3 g protein, 2.8 g carbs, 0.2 g fat
• Raspberries (⅛ cup): 8 calories, 0.2 g protein, 1.8 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Pickled red onion (1 tbsp): 5 calories, 0 g protein, 1.5 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Sauteed mushrooms (2 tbsp): 3.5 calories, 0.5 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Radish (⅛ cup): 2.3 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 0 g fat  
• Tomatoes (1 ¼ thick slice): 3.6 calories, 0.2 g protein, 0.8 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Cucumber (½ cup): 8 calories, 0.3 g protein, 2 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Onion (⅛ cup): 9.5 calories, 0.2 g protein, 2.5 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Green onions (⅛ cup): 4 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Sun-dried tomatoes (1 piece): 6.4 calories, 0.2 g protein, 0.7 g carbs, 0.4 g fat
• Bean sprouts (¼ cup): 8 calories, 1 g protein, 1.5 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Jalapenos (⅛ cup): 3.3 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.7 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Lettuce (1 leaf): 4.3 calories, 0.4 g protein, 0.8 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Arugula (½ cup): 2.5 calories, 0.3 g protein, 0.4 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Fresh spinach (½ cup): 3.5 calories, 0.4 g protein, 0.5 g carbs, 0.1 g fat

Seasoning and Oil Toppings For Avocado Toast

The final step in making avocado toast is often my favorite because it involves seasoning and finishing oils. While herbs like basil and cilantro have almost no calories, try to keep some of these oil toppings minimal because they are high in calories, like roasted sesame oil. However, these finishing oils are rather potent, so even just one teaspoon is enough for one serving. 

• Roasted sesame oil (1 tsp): 40 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 4.3 g fat
• Extra virgin olive oil (1 tsp): 39.8 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 4.5 g fat
• Balsamic vinegar glaze (1 tsp): 7.5 calories, 0 g protein, 2.1 g carbs, 0 g fat
• Basil (1 tsp): 0.2 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Cilantro (1 tsp): 0.1 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Dill (1 tsp): 0.1 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Chives (1 tsp): 0.3 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Red pepper flakes (¼ tsp): 1.6 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.3 g carbs, .0 g fat 
• Everything but the bagel seasoning (¼ tsp): 5 calories,  0 g protein, 0 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Furikake (¼ tsp): 2.5 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0.2 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Sriracha (1 tsp): 6 calories, 0.1 g protein, 1.2 g carbs, 0.1 g fat
• Chili garlic crisp (1 tsp): 49.6 calories, 0.5 g protein, .7 g carbs, 5 g fat
• Lemon juice (⅛ tsp): 0.8 calories, 0 g protein, 0.3 g carbs, 0 g fat 
• Garlic salt (¼ tsp): 0.9 calories, 0 g protein, 0.2 g carbs, 0 g fat

Simple Avocado Toast Recipe

Sometimes the best avocado toast toppings are the simplest, and you really can’t go wrong with sourdough toast, smashed avocado, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkling of sea salt. It’s really that easy to enjoy!

Breakfast Avocado Toast Ideas

Avocado toast in the morning is one of our top breakfast meals, and here are some of our constant toppings on rotation: 

• boiled sliced eggs, microgreens, crumbled bacon, chives
• crumbled sausage, egg whites, sriracha
• fried egg, chili crisp, crumbled bacon, arugula, chives

Vegan & Vegetarian Avocado Toast Ideas

If you prefer to keep a plant-based diet, there are many different combinations and toppings you can choose from that are still delicious on top of smashed avocado toast. Here are a few ideas: 

• Vegan – sliced radish, tomatoes, roasted chickpeas, dill
• Bruschetta – tomatoes, basil, olive oil, sea salt
• Middle Eastern-inspired – coconut yogurt & za’atar

Sweet Avocado Toast Ideas

Avocado toast doesn’t have to be a savory breakfast meal but a dessert or even a sweet snack. Here are some ways to indulge in your next smashed avocado toast: 

• Strawberries, balsamic drizzle, goats cheese
• Condensed milk, sea salt, sesame seeds
• Honey, pomegranates

Fancy Avocado Toast Ideas

If you’re privy to those aesthetic-looking avocado toasts, then these fancy avocado toast toppings may be your favorite. Don’t just stop at your everyday toppings, try ingredients like mozzarella and smoked salmon! 

• Bruschetta – tomatoes, basil, mozzarella balls, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
• Smoked salmon – smoked salmon, lemon, dill, cream cheese, pickled red onion