Kicked Up Avocado Toast

Meal Course

Breakfast

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Vegetarian

Recipe Type:

Main Dish

avocado toast

When did toast become so hip?

I grew up putting butter on toast and then dousing it in cinnamon sugar.

SO GOOD.

When I realized that wasn’t the best source of morning fuel, I moved on to peanut butter.

Still SO GOOD.

When I learned I had a gluten sensitivity, I gave up on toast all together and cried some tears.

Until now.

avocado toast

Toast has made a major comeback in the foodie world. With the addition of so many gluten free and whole grain bread options on the market, it has became a healthy vehicle for as much nutrition as you can fit on that tiny piece of toast.

The key is to add three major nutritional components to your toast:

  • Protein
  • Veggies
  • Healthy fat

When you do this, you balance out the glycemic load of the toast. In layman’s terms – you keep your blood sugar from spiking, which is what would happen from the bread alone.

The added protein, healthy fat and fiber also help keep you full longer and have more sustained energy throughout the day!

Add as many veggies as you can for vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and you are good to go.

The avocado itself adds healthy fats, which are essential for our health and our ability to lose weight. It also goes perfectly with the light crunch of the toast! If you aren’t a fan of avocado, you can definitely swap it out.

For my version, it’s kind of the star of the show :).

This month I’m sharing with you my favorite version of avocado toast, but feel free to let your imagination run wild! Some great combination ideas include prosciutto/avocado/arugala, feta/avocado/roasted red peppers or refried beans/avocado/salsa.

This meal is as simple as it gets and includes things you usually have on hand. It works equally well for a hearty breakfast, filling lunch or light dinner. If you need to bulk it up a little, just add an extra egg or grilled chicken breast.

Want to feel super decadent? Use smoked salmon and fry your egg so the runny yolk runs all the way through to the toast.

Enjoy!

avocado toast

Avocado Toast

Ingredients
  

  • 1 piece gluten free or whole wheat toast
  • 1/2 avocado (sliced)
  • 1 egg (scrambled or fried)
  • 1/2 cup spinach leaves
  • sliced tomatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Lightly toast the bread
  • Cook your egg as preferred
  • Spread the avocado on the toast and add salt and pepper to taste
  • Place spinach leaves on the avocado
  • Place hot egg on top of the spinach (to help it wilt slightly)
  • Add sliced tomatoes
  • Enjoy!