Avocado Toast: Simple, Creamy Smashed Avocado

A quick and easy avocado toast perfect for breakfast or a light snack, combining creamy mashed avocado with crisp toasted bread.

Scale

2 ripe Hass avocados (about 400 g / 14 oz total)
2 slices sturdy bread (200–240 g / 7–8 oz total)
1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp (1.5 g) kosher salt
1/8 tsp (0.5 g) freshly ground black pepper
Optional toppings: flaky sea salt, red pepper flakes, thin-sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, soft-boiled egg, or smoked salmon

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Choose and ripen the avocados by selecting ones that yield slightly to gentle pressure and have dark skin.
Toast the bread for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
Mash the avocado with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until desired texture is reached.
Taste the mash and adjust seasoning if needed.
Assemble the toast by spreading the avocado mixture on toasted slices and add optional toppings.
Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of crisp bread and creamy avocado.

Use ripe avocados for the best texture. Leftover assembled toast will get soggy quickly.