Avocado toast is a classic for a reason—but the real magic happens in the toppings. Starting with a savory, umami-rich avocado base (seasoned with nutritional yeast, garlic, onion, black pepper, and paprika), you can customize your toast to fit nearly any eating plan or flavor mood.
Here are some topping ideas, organized by dietary style, so you can mix, match, and build your perfect toast—whether you’re craving protein, keeping sodium low, or leaning fully plant-based.
🌱 Vegan, LactoVeg & LactoOvoVeg Toppings
These fresh, plant-forward options add texture and brightness while keeping things wholesome while enhancing the umami notes (without overpowering the avocado base):
- Microgreens (broccoli, radish, or pea shoots)
- Dry-sautéed mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- Cherry tomatoes with fresh basil
- Arugula tossed lightly with lemon juice
- Hemp hearts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Low-sodium pickled red onions
🍳 OvoVege & LactoOvoVeg Toppings
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light savory meal, eggs bring richness and extra protein (making your toast more filling):
- Jammy soft-boiled egg
- Poached egg
- Sliced hard-boiled egg
- Egg-white scramble with black pepper
- Soft scrambled eggs finished with fresh chives
🧀 Dairy-Focused Toppings (LactoVeg & LactoOvoVeg)
For creamy, savory depth, try these dairy additions that layer beautifully with the nutritional yeast in the base for extra umami:
- Shaved Parmesan
- Shaved Pecorino Romano
- Crumbled Feta
- Ricotta with cracked black pepper
- Cottage cheese dollops
- Plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt drizzle
💪 HighProtein Toppings
Looking to boost satiety? These options turn your avocado toast into a protein-forward meal that’s great for post-workout meals or busy days:
- Cottage cheese with black pepper
- Egg whites finished with fresh chives
- Tofu scramble sprinkled with nutritional yeast
- White beans, lightly smashed with lemon
- Tempeh bacon crumbles
🥑 LowCarb Toppings
These toppings add richness without adding significant carbohydrates:
- Fried egg
- Poached egg
- Sautéed mushrooms in extra virgin olive oil
- Shaved Parmesan
- Crushed walnuts
- Crushed pecans
- Chili oil (light drizzle)
- Chili crisp (light drizzle)
🌶 Flavor Boosters
Perfect for heat lovers and spice enthusiasts who want bold flavor without changing the structure of the toast:
- Crushed red pepper
- Calabrian chili paste
- Smoked paprika
- Chipotle powder
- Chili crisp
- Everything-but-the-Bagel seasoning
❤️ LowFat & LowSodium Toppings
Ideal for heart-conscious or lighter meals, these keep the toast tasting bright and fresh:
- Fresh herbs (i.e., dill, parsley, chives)
- Fresh tomato slices (no salt added)
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Thin-sliced radishes
- Microgreens
🥬 Paleo & Whole30 Toppings
A great option for those following stricter whole-food plans, just start with a grain-free toast or sweet potato toast, then these toppings fit beautifully:
- Fried egg
- Poached egg
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Roasted red peppers
- Fresh herbs
- Pumpkin seeds
Umami Avocado Toast Base Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 slice sandwich bread (choose your *bread* according to your eating plan!)
- 57 g avocado (e.g., 1 Wholly Avocado Smashed Avocado mini cup)
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1/16 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/16 tsp garlic powder
- 1/16 tsp onion powder
Directions
- Spread smashed avocado on one side of bread slice.
- In a small ramekin, combine: 1 tsp nutritional yeast, 1/16 tsp ground black pepper, 1/16 tsp garlic powder, 1/16 tsp onion powder, and 1/16 tsp paprika.
- Sprinkle ramekin seasonings over avocado.
| NUTRITION FACTS | ||
| Servings | 1 | |
| Amount Per Serving | 3 oz (85 g) | |
| Calories | 190 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.4 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 21% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | |
| Sugar Alcohols | 0 g | |
| Protein | 6 g | |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
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