Avocado and Peanut Butter Toast

This avocado and peanut butter toast is a perfect wholesome vegan breakfast or snack.

My family and I love our peanut butter sandwiches. I make my own chocolate peanut butter too at home.

Some other times, I make a plain peanut butter without any additives. 

It is perfect. I also love avocados for their amazing health benefits and subtle taste.

Combine them both and you have a satisfying and plant-based protein rich breakfast.

Also it takes only 5 minutes to put together. What’s not to like!

You may also love air fryer avocado fries, avocado banana smoothie, avocado cucumber tomato salad and avocado cucumber salad.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

1. Delicious: I love the creamy and delicious combination of avocado and peanut butter on this toast.

2. Nutrient Powerhouse: You can tick mark healthy fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates with this meal.

3. Quick and Easy: Perfect for college goers, professionals or just about anyone who is in a rush in the mornings.

4. Versatile: The recipe is really customisable. Pour maple syrup on the toast or spice it up with spices of choice. 

Add other fruits, veggies or nuts to the toast. Try other butters. 

Ingredients

1. Bread: Grab I use multigrain or wholegrain breads. I love their texture and they are healthier too.

2. Avocado: You'll want a nice ripe avocado for this. 

3. Peanut Butter: A generous dollop of peanut butter is perfect here. I use natural unsweetened and chunky.

Feel free to use your favourite.

4. Seasonings: A pinch of salt, a crack of pepper, and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice really bring out the flavors. 

Chilli flakes up the heat.

Variations and Substitutions

1. Swap the Peanut Butter: If you don’t like peanut butter or want a change, then almond butter, cashew butter or tahini are great substitutes.

2. Change the seasonings: You can Everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, fresh herbs like basil or cilantro or peri peri seasoning.

3. Try Nuts and Seeds: Add some crunch with some nuts, seeds or granola on top.

Serving Suggestions

1. Add Fruit: Top with cut fruit or berries like chopped mango, strawberries, blueberries or any other fruit of choice.

2. Pair with salad: Serve this avocado toast with a fresh salad for more nutrition.

3. Add Eggs or sausages: If you eat eggs or meat, pairing this avocado toast with poached eggs or boiled eggs is perfect.

Some air fried sausages also taste great on the side.

4. Sweet: Serve with some maple syrup or brown sugar all over the toast for a sweet touch to your toast.

Instructions

Skillet Instructions

Heat your skillet on medium heat.

I just toast the bread without oil but feel free to brush with olive oil or vegan butter as per your choice.

Cook for approximately a minute on each side until the bread is toasted to a crisp, golden brown.

Air Fryer Toast Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 360F (180C) for 5 minutes.

Brush bread slices with olive oil or vegan butter on both sides, and place two bread slices in air fryer basket.

Cook for around 4-6 minutes at 360F or 180C.

Flip the bread slices midway for even cooking.

Once golden, take out your air fryer toast.

Assembling Avocado and Peanut Butter Toast

Take a ripe avocado and cut it around the pit into half. 

Carefully remove the pit.

Now, either slice the avocado into thin strips (my preferred way) or scoop out the flesh and mash it in a bowl.

Spread about 1 tbsp. of peanut butter on one side of the toasted bread.

Top the peanut butter layer with your sliced or mashed avocado.

Season to taste with a pinch of salt, a crack of pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to bring out all the flavors.

You can also add any extra toppings (mentioned above the recipe) that you desire at this point.

Your nutritious and tasty avocado and peanut butter toast is ready to be savored.

Expert Tips

1. Choose a ripe avocado: Look for an avocado that's firm but yields a little when you press it.

Ripe avocado is creamy and delicious.

2. Bread Selection: Any bread works well. I prefer thicker slices and use mostly multigrain or wholegrain bread.

3. Toast correctly: Whether using a skillet, toaster, or air fryer, make sure to toast the bread to a nice crisp golden brown.

4. Peanut Butter: You can opt for natural, unsweetened peanut butter like I have done.

Or you can try chocolate peanut butter. Smooth or chunky is again as per your preference.

5. Season well: A pinch of salt, a bit of pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice really enhance the flavors. You can use anything else that you like as well.

6.Serve Fresh: Avocado and peanut butter toast is best enjoyed fresh.

If you wish to make it in advance, toast the bread, slice the avocado and add lemon juice to avoid darkening.

Then assemble when you wish to eat.

7. Customize: This recipe is versatile, add your favorite toppings or seasonings.

FAQs

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