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Classic Avocado Toast with a Spicy Kick
|Updated Dec 21, 2020
Getty Images/RooM RFAvocado toast may be a brunch staple, but it can work for any meal, and even as a snack for a healthy pick-me-up. It's loaded with healthy fat and will keep you full when you need it!
Classic Avocado Toast with a Spicy Kick
Ingredients
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 2 slices thick whole-wheat toast
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings:
- Sliced cherry tomatoes and onions
- Pine nuts
- Chia seeds
- A drizzle of hot sauce
Instructions
- Scoop half of an avocado into a bowl and mash it completely.
- Toast a slice of bread to your liking.
- Spread avocado mash onto toast generously.
- Top with red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: Add a drizzle of hot sauce. For a heartier breakfast, add chopped tomatoes and onions to avocado mash.
Nutritional Notes:
Calories 403, Total Fat 23.3g, Sat. Fat 4.8g, Sodium 305mg, Total Carbs 41.6g, Fiber 14.6g, Protein 12g
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