Avocado toast with almonds is a creamy, crunchy breakfast you can put together in about ten minutes. The soft avocado gives you healthy fats and fibre, while a handful of roasted almonds adds protein and a satisfying crunch. It keeps you full through the morning without a mid-morning slump.
That is the short version. Here is the full recipe, the nutrition behind it, and a few easy ways to make it your own.
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 2 slices of sourdough or multigrain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Chilli flakes to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8 to 10 Sumewam almonds, lightly roasted and crushed
- Optional: feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, microgreens
Method
- Toast the bread. Lightly toast the slices until golden and crisp.
- Make the avocado mash. Scoop the avocado into a bowl, add lemon juice, salt and pepper, and mash with a fork. Keep it slightly chunky for texture.
- Assemble. Spread the mash generously over each slice.
- Top it off. Drizzle with olive oil, add chilli flakes, and finish with a handful of crushed almonds for the crunch.
- Garnish. Add crumbled feta, halved cherry tomatoes or microgreens for a cafe-style finish.
The nutrition behind it
| What it gives you | From |
|---|---|
| Healthy fats | Avocado, almonds, olive oil |
| Protein | Almonds (and feta, if used) |
| Fibre | Avocado, whole grain bread |
| Vitamin E and magnesium | Almonds |
This mix of fat, fibre and protein is exactly why the toast keeps you full, which is one of the wider benefits of eating nuts daily.
Easy variations
- Protein boost: add a poached egg on top.
- Sweet and savoury: a few raisins or chopped figs with the almonds.
- Extra creamy: a spoon of hung curd under the avocado.
- Spice it up: a pinch of chaat masala instead of chilli flakes.
Tips to keep it fresh
The almonds make or break this toast, so they need to be fresh and crisp. Old almonds turn soft and lose their crunch. Sumewam almonds are roasted and sealed fresh, packed in small batches and dated the day they are packed. If you prefer them softer and easier to digest, try soaked almonds instead of roasted.
FAQs
Can I make avocado toast ahead of time?
It is best fresh, but you can prep the avocado mash with lemon juice a few hours ahead to slow browning.
Are almonds good on avocado toast?
Yes. Crushed almonds add protein, healthy fats and a crunch that balances the creamy avocado.
Is avocado toast a healthy breakfast?
Yes. It gives you fibre, healthy fats and protein that keep you full through the morning.
Should the almonds be roasted or raw?
Roasted almonds give the best crunch on toast. Raw or soaked almonds work too if you prefer them softer.
Want the same crunch at home? Shop fresh, batch dated Sumewam almonds or browse the full nuts range.
