Avocado toast became a breakfast favorite over the last decade. This simple version—inspired by Dunkin’ Avocado Toast—pairs beautifully with an iced mocha or your preferred morning coffee. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s a creamy, tangy way to start the day.
TL;DR – Avocado Toast Quick Look
- 💚 Why you’ll love it: Creamy, tangy, and ready in minutes—this homemade take captures the flavor you love from Dunkin’.
- 🌿 Allergen friendly: Dairy-free and egg-free, and easily adapted to be gluten-free.
- #️⃣ Number of ingredients: 4
- ⏲️ Prep time: 5 minutes
- 🧊 Make ahead: Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper and store airtight for up to 5 days for quick mornings.
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Key Ingredients
- Avocados: Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure without being mushy.
- Sourdough bread: Crusty sourdough is ideal for texture and flavor, but any hearty crusty bread, ciabatta, or country loaf works well. Slice thick and toast for the best results.
Avocado Toast Toppings
Customize the toast with toppings to suit your taste:
- Eggs: Poached, fried, or scrambled eggs make it more filling.
- Everything bagel seasoning: Great sprinkled on top instead of salt and pepper.
- Hot sauce: Add a few drops for heat.
- Tomato: Fresh tomato slices brighten the flavor.
- Guacamole: Leftover guacamole or avocado puree can be used in a pinch.
- Matzo: For Passover, swap the bread for matzo, fried matzo, or a farfel muffin.
Picking a ripe avocado
A few simple tips help you choose the best avocado for a smooth, creamy spread:
- If the avocado isn’t ripe at home, place it near bananas to speed ripening.
- Look for a dark green color and avoid overly soft or brown-spotted fruit.
- Gently press the sides—ripe avocados should give slightly but not feel mushy.
How to make avocado toast
Step 1: Toast a slice of sourdough until golden brown.
Step 2: Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
Step 3: Mash the avocado with a fork. When mostly smooth, add lemon juice, flaky sea salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Stir and smooth the mixture with a spoon until it’s super creamy—almost like buttercream in texture.
Step 5: Spread a thick layer of avocado onto the toast, finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, and serve.
Recipe FAQs
Start with a perfectly ripe avocado and keep mashing with a fork until chunks are gone. Switch to stirring with the fork or a spoon to create a creamy, smooth texture without a blender.
Yes. Use your favorite gluten-free bread, cut into thick slices and toast it before spreading the avocado.
Crusty breads like ciabatta, French bread, or country loaves are great. Rye, pumpernickel, or even an open-faced bagel are tasty alternatives.
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Recipe
Dunkin Donuts Avocado Toast (Copycat Recipe)
Marni Katz
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 piece sourdough bread
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Flaky sea salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place a slice of sourdough in the toaster and toast until golden brown.
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork, then add lemon juice, flaky sea salt, and pepper.
- Stir with a spoon until the mixture becomes very smooth and creamy.
- Spread a generous layer on the toast, finish with a pinch of flaky salt, and enjoy.
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