There isn't much to cook here, just making toast and it can be on rice cakes, pita bread, bagels, toasted Italian bread, or even slathered on a thick slice of tomatoes because anything goes great with the avocado spread!
Don't miss out on all our topping suggestions there are so many fantastic and healthy additions you can add to your creations and there is even something for meat lovers!
Scroll down to my printable recipe card I have many topping ideas for your next picnic, dinner party, or just a great snack for lunch!
Avocado is Versatile so let's get Creative
You can make small melba toast rounds for an appetizer and choose some additional toppings below when hosting a party.
If you have meat eaters only try chopped cooked meats, diced steak, chicken, or even tuna and mix it with a little low-fat dressing then spread your toast with avocado, and top with whatever you prefer as a garnish.
This spread is even great on crackers and of course tortilla chips!.
Adding your favorite stackable spreads like cream cheese or hummus then top with avocado that will start the perfect finger food and snack or appetizer.
Shopping List for Avocado Toast You Will Need
- bread ( choose something for our list of options)
- avocado diced
- lime juice
- salt, pepper, granulated garlic powder
Optional Toppings for Avocado Toast
- deli meats chopped
- cooked seafood
- diced olives
- cooked chicken finely chopped
- diced hearts of palm
- black or white beans chopped
- hummus
- crispy cooked bacon
- shredded zucchini
- finely chopped carrots, or celery
- minced fresh garlic finely
- chopped green onion
- minced cilantro
- diced artichoke hearts
- finely chopped golden beets
- cooked chopped stir fry vegetables
- minced cucumber
- diced tomatoes
- crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
- minced hot or sweet peppers roasted peppers chopped
What Should I Spread Avocado On?:
- crackers: flavored or regular saltines
- rice cakes: rice cakes are often considered a good option for weight loss because they are low in calories, fat, and sugar
- cucumber slices: perfect for a vegan snack or use zucchini slices
- tomato slices: tomato are avocado are a perfect pairing of flavors
- bagels: spread onto a toasted flavored or plain bagel
- baguette bread: perfect for making bruschetta
- garlic bread: a wonderful crunch with a garlic and oil-toasted bread combination
- English muffins toasted: the little pocket holes in the muffin get filled with this delicious spread
- whole grain bread toasted: this is a healthier alternative to white toasted bread
- Melba toast: a crunchy little bite perfect for making avocado appetizers
- thick sliced mozzarella or cheddar cheese: any kind of cheese can be used a a base and piled high with this avocado spread
Here are more of our favorite quick appetizer recipes:
5 Stuffed French Breads
30 Appetizers We Love
Olive Tapenade Appetizer
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Avocado Healthy Alternative Recipes:
If you're looking for a low-calorie snack, try adding avocado to any thick sliced raw vegetable you prefer, you can even mash it and fill celery stalks.
Low-carb crackers and rice cakes are a great alternative to bread for lower calories.
Yield: 4
Avocado Toast
Mashed avocado with a hint of lime juice and seasoned to taste. This easy-to-make delicious breakfast or snack is perfect any time of the day.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 2 MinTotal time: 7 Min
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice
- a sprinkle of salt and pepper
- pinch of granulated garlic powder
- 2 to 4 slices of toasted bread
- Optional toppings:
Instructions
- Take the skin off the avocado.
- In a bowl, mash, or finely cube the peeled avocado.
- Squeeze the juice of a lime over the top to keep it from browning (plus it makes a delicious flavor on the avocado).
- Sprinkle with a dash of salt, and pepper to taste.
- Spread on the toasted bread.
- Add optional topping or enjoy as it is plain and fabulous!
Notes
Other Additions and Topping Suggestions
- deli meats chopped
- cooked seafood
- diced olives
- cooked chicken finely chopped
- diced hearts of palm
- black or white beans chopped
- hummus
- crispy cooked bacon
- shredded zucchini
- finely chopped carrots, or celery
- minced fresh garlic finely
- chopped green onion
- minced cilantro
- diced artichoke hearts
- finely chopped golden beets
- cooked chopped stir fry vegetables
- minced cucumber
- diced tomatoes
- crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
- minced hot or sweet peppers roasted peppers chopped
What Should I Spread Avocado On?:
- crackers
- rice cakes
- cucumber slices
- tomato slices
- bagels
- baguette bread
- garlic bread
- English muffins toasted
- whole grain bread toasted
- Melba toast
- thick sliced mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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This post was updated with photos on 3/3/2024 and first published in 2012.
