Need an easy breakfast that will start your day off right? Look no further than this ultra-simple, super-healthy Avocado Toast with Egg. You’ll crave this bright, savory breakfast, day after day!
This Is Such an Easy Breakfast Recipe!
Moms of the world, I see you. Whether you’re up all night with a fussy baby, carpooling like a boss, or running a business and coaching teenagers through the drama of high school (or all of the above), you’re gonna need a healthy breakfast. So do the kids, right?
In fact, everyone benefits from eating a wholesome, nourishing breakfast to fuel the day. That’s why I’m so in love with this easy avocado toast idea. For me, anything “on toast” is a good breakfast (check out this Smoked Salmon Toast and Strawberry Mascarpone Mint Toast, or just search “toast” in my search bar for more!).
That said, you really can’t beat avocado toast with egg. These two ingredients just play off of each other so well, and provide truly energizing nutrition at the same time! Plus, they’re so easy to prepare and throw on that yummy toasted sourdough.
Is Egg and Avocado on Toast Healthy?
In a word, yes. Eggs are one of my go-to foods for quick, healthy protein with a side of healthy fat – the dream come true of any low-carb dieter. If you have backyard chickens like I do, this is a great way to use up all of those eggs! Quality eggs also provide Omega-3 fatty acids, which your body needs for hormone production, inflammation control, and other essential activities.
As for avocados, not only are they deliciously creamy, they provide healthy fiber (good for your gut and digestion), antioxidants (which reduce oxidative stress on your body’s cells), and lots of other micronutrients that support heart function, brain function, and more.
Is Avocado Toast Just Guacamole?
You might be wondering if the creamy avocado on this toast is just guacamole. Now, as much as I adore guacamole, avocado toast with egg is slightly different – the topping is much simpler to make than guacamole, and has a very different taste. Guacamole usually contains ingredients like onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime. This recipe is seasoned with just salt and pepper, with a squeeze of lemon to cut the richness of the avocado. That makes it a little more refreshing in the morning, and much faster to whip up.
What You’ll Need
The main ingredients you need here are eggs, avocado, and bread – I love a good, crusty sourdough for this. Bonus points if it’s homemade! But a bakery or grocery store loaf will do just as well. Toppings are optional!
- Eggs: Large, whole eggs. You will probably find that older eggs are easiest to peel, rather than freshly-laid (or purchased) eggs. Week-old eggs are great.
- Bread: Sourdough, or use your favorite hearty bread.
- Olive Oil: As with salads, I think this toast is best with extra-virgin olive oil for a robust flavor.
- Avocado: Use a Hass avocado, or about half of a tropical avocado. Either will work. (See the Tips section below for advice on picking out the best avocado at the grocery store!)
- Lemon Juice: Fresh is best, but bottled is also good.
- Salt and Pepper
- Toppings: Optional toppings include red pepper flakes for a little heat, microgreens for texture and even more nutrition, and a drizzle of olive oil if you like.
How to Make Avocado Toast with Egg
One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is the DASH rapid egg cooker – you can easily cook your eggs in there to a perfect soft boil. If you’re not using an egg cooker like this, just follow the stovetop instructions instead. Let’s make avocado toast with egg!
- Soft Boil Your Eggs: Use a DASH rapid egg cooker, or bring some water to boil in a medium saucepan. Add a little bit of white vinegar – just a splash – and set a timer to 7 minutes. Gently lower your eggs into the water using a large spoon or spider.
- Cool and Peel. Once the eggs have boiled, take them out of the boiling water and cool them in ice water for about 5 minutes. Peel them, and set them aside until the other ingredients are ready.
- Toast the Bread. You can toast the bread while the eggs are cooking, to save time – just cut your bread into pieces about 5 or 6 inches long, and then slice each piece in half (you should have a top half and a bottom half, not two short pieces). Place on a baking sheet cut-side-up, and drizzle generously with olive oil. Place them under the broiler in your oven for about 3 minutes, or until nice and toasty.
- Prep the Avocado. To make the avocado mixture, just cut your avocado in half and remove the skin. Place the avocado flesh in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mash it all up and blend it together.
Assemble the Toast! Generously slather the avocado on each piece of toasted bread. Slice up the soft-boiled eggs, and layer them on top. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and microgreens. Drizzle with more olive oil, if you like.
Tips for Success
Not sure how to shop for avocados? Looking for more ideas to dress up the toast? I’ve got you covered! Here are my best tips and tricks for a delicious breakfast.
- Buying Avocados: The best avocados for toast are soft and ripe without being overly mushy. To check for this, I do two things: First, press the avocado a little with your fingers. Does it feel firm with a gentle “give?” Then it’s a keeper! If it’s too firm, or worse – hard as a rock – then it’s not ready. Next, pop the stem off of the avocado. You should see mint-green flesh inside. If the inside looks dry and brown or black, the avocado is too ripe!
- Toast Toppings: Customize the toast toppings however you like. Swap out the soft-boiled egg for a fried egg, add a little sriracha instead of red pepper flakes (careful, it’s extra spicy!), or sprinkle on some pico de gallo for extra freshness.
- Bread Options: Sourdough really adds to the flavor profile here, but you could use almost any artisan bread. Choose a loaf that is firm enough to stand up to the toppings, but not so crusty and firm that it’s hard to get a bite! Save those for dunking in soup or cutting into croutons.
Tasty Serving Suggestions
Besides being an amazing all-in-one breakfast, avocado toast with egg is also wonderful as part of a fun brunch or breakfast menu. These breakfast and lunch recipes would be great to pair with your toast:
- Italian Almond Pear Cake: Perfect with a cup of coffee, this dense, moist cake is one of my favorite sweet recipes for breakfast or for an after-dinner treat. It also makes a gorgeous addition to a brunch table! Plus, Italian Almond Pear Cake is gluten-free, making it a good choice for those with gluten sensitivity or celiac.
- Parfaits: Everyone loves a good parfait, and they can be packed with healthy ingredients, too. This Greek Yogurt Peach Cherry Parfait is the perfect example!
- Potato Kale Frittata: On the savory side of things, a wedge of this Potato Kale Frittata makes a mouthwatering side dish for your brunch, and plays well with other breakfast classics like bacon, sausage, and smoked salmon.
What About Leftovers?
Can you store the leftovers? I don’t recommend storing the toast once you’ve added the avocado and egg – it will become mushy and brown. But you can store the avocado mixture, eggs, and bread separately. Here’s how:
- Avocado: Mashed avocado stores well for 1 – 3 days if you have added an acidic ingredient – in this case, lemon juice. It’s also best to keep the air out, so try smoothing out the surface with a spatula and laying a piece of plastic wrap directly on top. Add a lid or more plastic wrap to seal, and store in the fridge.
- Eggs: Unpeeled soft-boiled eggs can be stored in your fridge for up to 2 days.
- Bread: Follow the package or recipe instructions, depending on the loaf of bread that you used. In general, bread can be stored at room temperature in a bag for several days. Don’t use bread that is moldy. Stale bread can be used for croutons or other recipes.
Can I Freeze This?
You can’t freeze the eggs, but you can freeze the avocado mash! Just scoop it into a freezer bag, squeeze out as much air as possible, and seal. It will keep in your freezer for up to one month. To serve, just thaw it out in the fridge.
Avocado Toast with Egg
Ingredients
Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
Toast:
- Sourdough bread
- Extra virgin olive oil
Avocado:
- 1 large avocado pitted, peeled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Small pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Red pepper flakes
- Microgreens
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Eggs:
- I use a DASH rapid egg cooker, using the soft boiled egg setting. You may also cook using the following steps:
- Or you can cook by bringing water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add a splash of white vinegar. Set a timer for exactly 7 minutes, then carefully lower eggs into water. Do not adjust the heat.
- Fill a large bowl with ice water. After 7 minutes, place eggs into the ice water. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Peel eggs and set aside.
Bread:
- While eggs cook, set oven to broil.
- Slice bread into 5-6” long pieces and slice the piece in half.
- Place on a baking sheet and generously drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Set the baking sheet in the oven and broil until toasted, about 3 minutes.
Avocado:
- In a small bowl, combine avocado, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Smash and blend together.
- Generously slather avocado mix on toasted bread.
- Slice soft boiled eggs and layer on top of avocado.
- Top with salt and pepper, red pepper flakes and microgreens.
- Optional: drizzle with extra virgin olive oil
Notes
- Storing: Store unpeeled, soft-boiled eggs in the fridge for up to 2 days. Refrigerate mashed avocado in an airtight container with a layer of plastic wrap directly on top, for 1 – 3 days.
- Freezing: Avocado mash can be frozen for up to one month. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
- Buying Avocados: The best avocados for toast are soft and ripe without being overly mushy. To check for this, I do two things: First, press the avocado a little with your fingers. Does it feel firm with a gentle “give?” Then it’s a keeper! If it’s too firm, or worse – hard as a rock – then it’s not ready. Next, pop the stem off of the avocado. You should see mint-green flesh inside. If the inside looks dry and brown or black, the avocado is too ripe!
- Toast Toppings: Customize the toast toppings however you like. Swap out the soft-boiled egg for a fried egg, add a little sriracha instead of red pepper flakes (careful, it’s extra spicy!), or sprinkle on some pico de gallo for extra freshness.
- Bread Options: Sourdough really adds to the flavor profile here, but you could use almost any artisan bread. Choose a loaf that is firm enough to stand up to the toppings, but not so crusty and firm that it’s hard to get a bite! Save those for dunking in soup or cutting into croutons.
