20 Inventive Avocado Toast Recipes for Any Time of Day

Perfect for healthy breakfast days and quick lunches alike, avocado toast is all about making your meal as delicious as it is nutritious. While this simple dish hardly needs a recipe, there are so many ways to spin off this idea to make exciting and unique variations. Whether you're looking for vegetarian cipes or just love avocado, these creative recipes will have you thinking outside the breadbox. To start things off, we have a simple recipe with a surprising twist. By rubbing a piece of garlic on the toast (the same trick used for pan con tomate), you can infuse extra flavor with very little effort.

This Avocado BLT Toast recipe layers crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado on crusty bread for a fresh twist on a classic favorite—perfect for breakfast, lunch or a hearty snack.

Anything can go from ‘meh’ to marvelous with the addition of some chopped crispy bacon. These bacon-topped toasts also get an infusion of fresh chopped herbs in the avocado mixture to add a nice fresh flavor.

Ree says, "Everyone loves this toast—adults and children alike. It could be served from sunup to sundown!” We couldn't agree more!

This simple-yet-satisfying version calls for slices of hard-boiled egg to add some much-needed protein. Lemon juice adds a hit of punchy flavor, while the olive oil keeps the flavor nice and balanced.

This toastada recipe takes a creative spin on traditional avocado toast by replacing the regular bread with crispy, golden brown corn tortillas. The creamy puree of avocado, sour cream and lime, paired with the saltiness of cotija cheese makes for a tasty breakfast with a south-of-the-border flair.

Looking for an avocado toast with a bit of extra protein? This recipe pairs creamy avocado with smoked salmon and fresh dill for an easy and healthy meal that’s big on flavor.

This avocado toast brings together the sunny, fresh flavors of an Aussie avocado toast with a kick of a traditional dry peanut chutney. It’s an unlikely combination, but one you're sure to love.

Panzanella is a delicious Italian salad that uses cubed bread as one of the main ingredients. By adding in some chopped hard-boiled egg and cubed avocado, this salad mimics the familiar flavors of your favorite avocado toast while adding a refreshing twist.

Can’t decide between an avocado toast or a BLT? Why not both? This recipe brilliantly combines the hearty satisfaction of a classic BLT sandwich with the creamy delight of avocado toast to create a powerhouse breakfast. It features crispy smoked bacon, fresh mixed greens, juicy tomato slices and fried eggs with delightfully runny yolks, all layered atop a thick slice of sourdough or crusty white bread generously slathered with a spicy avocado mash.

It's the homemade pesto—a hearty, flavor-packed mix of kale, cilantro, toasted pistachios, Parmesan cheese and a hit of lemon—that really sets this recipe apart, providing an intense and zesty backdrop for the creamy avocado slices. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, this toast can shake up even the most drab of mornings.

This avocado toast-inspired pizza successfully merges two beloved culinary concepts into a single dish, resulting in a uniquely satisfying meal. The blend of rich and creamy goat cheese, mascarpone and ricotta combined with fresh herbs provides the base, while fresh avocado slices bring in the quintessential avocado toast element, all laid atop a crisp pizza crust.

Looking to add an irresistible punch of heat and flavor to the traditional avocado toast, making it an absolute standout among avocado recipes. Not only does it highlight the use of sambal oelek, an Indonesian-style chile sauce that lends a distinctive spicy kick, but the inclusion of super crispy, golden-brown garlic slices introduces a crisp texture that elevates this dish from a simple breakfast to an exciting culinary experience.

Salad can be for breakfast too, if it’s piled on top of a creamy avocado toast. The orange vinaigrette adds a boost of Vitamin C to get the day started right.

The sweet and savory tomato jam, reduced to a thick, jam-like consistency, provides a tasty base for the perfectly fried eggs and fresh avocado slices. The optional drizzle of hot sauce amplifies the dish's spiciness, reminiscent of the fiery flavors of shakshuka.

All this avocado spread on bread can get a bit stale after a while. This recipe for “new” avocado toast coats a ripe avocado half in crispy breadcrumbs before topping it with a fried egg to echo the original dish while bringing it to a whole new level.

Take your breakfast game up a notch by featuring scrambled eggs that are exceptionally creamy, thanks to the unexpected addition of cream cheese. The tangy cream cheese melts beautifully into the beaten eggs during cooking, creating velvety, luxurious curds that pair perfectly with the coarse, lemon-infused avocado mash.

This next recipe is actually three ideas in one. Start with the simple mashed avocado base, then choose the topping and bread combination of your choice from egg salad and pumpernickel to sourdough and Fresno chili.

Savor the classic Italian dish of caprese salad blended with the trendy, wholesome simplicity of avocado toast. This recipe layers creamy, ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil leaves and mozzarella on crusty bread, all finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction.