From the editors at Women’s Health
Eat ’em for breakfast or your afternoon snack.
Is there anything more satisfying than avocado toast? These 11 variations—crafted by the Rodale Test Kitchen—will tantalise your tastebuds while packing in plenty of nutrients (avocados are a great source of healthy monounsaturated fats). Whether you’re craving something salty or sweet, there’s an option that’ll please every palate.
1. Cucumber-Dill
Top a slice of multigrain grain toast with 1/4 of an avocado, sliced, 1/4 cup cucumber slices, and 1 Tbsp fresh chopped dill. Serves 1.
Nutrition information (per serving): 1 075 kilojoules, 5 g protein, 21 g carbs, 7 g fibre, 4 g sugar, 12 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 156 mg sodium
2. Elvis
Spread 1/4 of an avocado on top of a slice of multigrain toast, top with 1/4 cup sliced banana, and 1 Tbsp crushed peanuts. Serves 1.
Nutrition Information (per serving): 257 calories, 8 g protein, 30 g carbs, 8 g fibre, 7 g sugar, 14 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 154 mg sodium
3. Strawberry-Mint
Spread 1/4 of an avocado on top of a slice of multigrain toast, then top with 2 sliced strawberries, and a few thinly sliced mint leaves. Serves 1.
Nutrition Information (per serving): 740 kilojoules, 5 g protein, 21 g carbs, 7 g fibre, 3 g sugar, 9 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 154 mg sodium
4. Everything Bagel
Slather a piece of multigrain toast with 2 Tbsp cream cheese, then top with 1/4 cup cubed avocado and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp each poppy seeds and toasted sesame seeds. Serves 1.
Nutrition Information (per serving): 1 200 kilojoules, 7 g protein, 21 g carbs, 7 g fibre, 3 g sugar, 21 g fat, 7 g sat fat, 247 mg sodium
READ MORE: 10 Things To Make With Avocado That Don’t Involve Toast
5. Lox & Eggs
Spread 1/4 avocado, mashed, over 1 slice multigrain toast. Top with 1 sliced hard-boiled egg and 1 oz. flaked smoked salmon. Serves 1.
Nutrition Information (per serving): 1 397 kilojoules, 29 g protein, 19 g carbs, 5 g fibre, 3 g sugar, 17 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 239 mg sodium
6. Nicoise Salad
Spread 1/4 avocado, mashed, over 1 slice multigrain toast. Top with 1/2 a 5-oz. can drained tuna in water, flaked. Sprinkle with 1 tsp drained capers and the juice from 1/4 lemon. Serves 1.
Nutrition Information (per serving): 933 kilojoules, 18 g protein, 19 g carbs, 5 g fibre, 2 g sugar, 9 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 446 mg sodium
7. Bruschetta
Top 1 slice multigrain toast with 1/4 cup diced tomato, 1 Tbsp diced red onion, and 1/4 avocado, diced. Drizzle with 2 tsp balsamic vinegar. Serves 1.
Nutrition Information (per serving): 702 kilojoules, 5 g protein, 22 g carbs, 6 g fibre, 5 g sugar, 7 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 158 mg sodium
8. Pomegranate-Almond
Spread 1/4 avocado, mashed, over 1 slice multigrain toast. Top with 1 Tbsp sliced toasted almonds and 1 Tbsp pomegranate seeds. Serves 1.
Nutrition Information (per serving): 790 kilojoule, 6 g protein, 21 g carbs, 6 g fibre, 4 g sugar, 10 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 153 mg sodium
READ MORE: Can You Really Ripen An Avocado In Just 10 Minutes?
9. Goat Cheese-Pecan
Spread 1/4 avocado, mashed, over 1 slice multigrain toast. Top with 1/2 oz. crumbled goat cheese and 1 Tbsp chopped toasted pecans. Serves 1.
Nutrition Information (per serving): 966 kilojoules, 8 g protein, 19 g carbs, 6 g fibre, 3 g sugar, 15 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 205 mg sodium
10. Apple Crisp
Shingle slices from 1/4 red apple and 1/4 avocado over 1 slice multigrain toast. Drizzle with 2 tsp honey and sprinkle with pinch of cinnamon. Serves 1.
Nutrition Information (per serving): 891 kilojoules, 5 g protein, 36 g carbs, 6 g fibre, 18 g sugar, 7 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 154 mg sodium
11. Breakfast “Sandwich”
Top a slice of multigrain toast with 1/4 of an avocado, sliced, 1 slice of Canadian bacon, and a fried egg. Drizzle with 1 tsp of sriracha (or more to taste). Serves 1.
Nutrition Information (per serving): 1 221 kilojoules, 17 g protein, 21 g carbs, 6 g fibre, 4 g sugar, 16 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 582 mg sodium
Looking for more waist-friendly recipes? Here are six healthy homemade pizza recipes, seven delicious zoodle dish ideas and seven cauliflower rice combos you should try.
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