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Avocado Toast With Egg (Protein Breakfast) - Easy, Satisfying, and Nutrient-Packed

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 slice of whole-grain or sourdough bread (thick-cut is best)
  • 1 ripe avocado (Hass or your favorite variety)
  • 1 large egg (or 2 if you want extra protein)
  • 1–2 teaspoons olive oil or butter (for cooking the egg)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional flavor boosters: Red pepper flakes or hot sauce
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Lemon or lime juice
  • Fresh herbs (chives, cilantro, parsley, or dill)
  • Garlic powder or a small grated garlic clove
  • Tomato slices, arugula, or baby spinach
  • Feta, goat cheese, or grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Toast the bread: Toast your bread until it’s deeply golden and crisp. A sturdy base keeps the avocado from making it soggy.
  2. Prep the avocado: Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few chunks for texture. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon or lime if you like.
  3. Cook the egg your way: Fried (sunny-side up): Heat olive oil or butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Crack in the egg, season, cover, and cook 2–3 minutes until whites are set and yolk is runny.
  4. Over-easy or over-medium: Flip gently and cook 15–45 seconds more, depending on your preferred yolk.
  5. Jammy soft-boiled: Boil for 6½–7 minutes, then chill in cold water and peel.
  6. Poached: Simmer water with a splash of vinegar, swirl, slip in the egg, and cook 3–4 minutes.
  7. Scrambled: Whisk with a pinch of salt and cook low and slow for soft, creamy curds.
  8. Assemble: Spread the mashed avocado generously over the toast. Top with the egg. Add a final pinch of salt, a crack of pepper, and your favorite toppings like red pepper flakes or everything seasoning.
  9. Serve immediately: Eat while the toast is crisp and the egg is warm.