Avocado toast is known as a quick and easy snack, but with these recommendations you can turn it into a delicious meal at any time of the day!

By Paige O’Connor

The easy recipe of toast with some smashed avocado, salt, pepper, and lemon juice has become a snack staple in many households. While this recipe is simple and delicious, it has way more potential than just an effortless slice of toast with some avocado. Here are some ways that avocado toast can be transformed into a yummy and versatile meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Breakfast:

Wake up call! There are so many delicious breakfast additions to give some flavor to your mornings. Feel free to mix and match any of these ideas; you simply cannot go wrong!

• Eggs – Scrambled, boiled, or sunny side up, eggs make the perfect addition to your breakfast avocado toast!
• Bacon – Who doesn’t love bacon? Add it to your avocado toast for some salty crunch to balance out the savory flavor alongside the avocado. 
• Seasonings – There’s more than just salt and pepper to garnish your delicious treat; try seasonings that will make your toast enjoyable! Try ‘Everything But The Bagel’ Seasoning, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, and many more!

Lunch:

You can make avocado toast the perfect lunchtime treat. Add some more vegetables or toppings to power you through the rest of your day!

• Tomatoes – A classic and delicious combination.
• Cheese – Whether it be mozzarella, parmesan, or feta, add whatever your heart desires.
• Balsamic Glaze – The perfect way to sweeten up your savory toast!
• Red Onions – Add this for a crisp crunch!
• Other Veggies – Plenty of other vegetables can be added to avocado toast to make it absolutely irresistible! Try some healthy additions such as bell peppers, cucumber, jalapenos, celery, asparagus, spinach, or arugula. 

Dinner:

Don’t feel like you can’t make avocado toast into a yummy (and filling) dinner! By simply adding proteins on top of the toast, you can have a delicious meal that is different from your average dinner.. 

• Chicken – Whether it be barbeque, buffalo, or just grilled chicken, it will make the perfect topping for your toast. 
• Lox – Calling all seafood lovers! This is your chance to mix salmon and avocado!
• Steak – If you’re looking for a flavorful bite, throw some tender steak on your avocado toast and enjoy the juicy combination.
• Sauces – Treat your toast like a panini and spread on your favorite sauces: pesto, mayo, ranch, chipotle sauce or any others. 

There are many ways to enhance the classic avocado toast dish. We encourage you to think outside the box and enjoy your toast with new toppings.