Avocado toast became a modern breakfast favorite over the past decade. This quick, homemade take on the classic Dunkin’ avocado toast pairs beautifully with a cold coffee. Ready in under 10 minutes, it delivers a creamy, tangy start to your morning.
TL;DR – Avocado Toast Quick Look
- 💚 Why you’ll love it: Smooth, bright, and ready in minutes — a simple copycat of Dunkin’s avocado toast that you can make at home.
- 🌿 Allergen Friendly: Naturally dairy-free and egg-free; easy to make gluten-free with your preferred bread.
- #️⃣ Ingredients: 4 main ingredients.
- ⏲️ Prep Time: 5 minutes.
- 🧊 Make Ahead: Mash the avocado with lemon, salt, and pepper and store airtight for up to 5 days for quick mornings.
- 🥑 Similar recipes: Try an avocado bagel sandwich or simple egg-and-cheese burritos for other fast breakfasts.
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Key Ingredients
- Avocados: Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy.
- Sourdough bread: A crusty slice works best. If you make or buy a loaf, slice it thick and freeze extra pieces so you can toast them as needed.
Avocado Toast Toppings
Customize your toast with these easy toppings to add flavor and texture:
- Eggs: Top with a fried, poached, or scrambled egg.
- Everything seasoning: Sprinkle for savory crunch in place of salt and pepper.
- Hot sauce: A few drops add heat and brightness.
- Tomato: Fresh slices or cherry tomatoes add color and acidity.
- Guacamole or avocado puree: Use leftovers or a baby-friendly avocado puree when preferred.
- On matzo: Swap sourdough for matzo or fried matzo for a Passover-friendly option.
Picking a ripe avocado
A few simple tips help you pick the best avocado every time so your spread turns out creamy and smooth:
- Store unripe avocados next to bananas to speed ripening.
- Look for a dark green to almost black skin tone.
- Gently press the sides — it should give slightly without feeling 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 with a fork until mostly smooth, then add lemon juice, flaky sea salt, and black pepper.
Step 4: Stir and smooth with a spoon until the mixture is very creamy — a texture close to soft frosting.
Step 5: Spread a generous layer on the toast, finish with a pinch of flaky salt and freshly cracked pepper, and serve.
Recipe FAQs
Start with a perfectly ripe avocado and mash thoroughly with a fork. Continue working the avocado until chunks are broken down, then stir and smooth with a spoon to reach a creamy texture.
Yes. Substitute your favorite gluten-free bread and toast it before spreading the avocado for best results.
Any crusty bread cut thick will work: ciabatta, French loaf, country bread, or even a toasted bagel. Rye or pumpernickel give a different, tasty twist.
More Quick Breakfast Ideas
- 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
- Simple Spinach Feta Omelette (10 Minute Breakfast)
- Simple Cheesy Breakfast Burritos
- Chocolate Overnight Oats (4-Ingredients)
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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
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Toast the sourdough slice until just golden.
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Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a bowl, and mash with a fork. Add lemon juice, flaky sea salt, and pepper.
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Stir and smooth the mixture until very creamy.
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Spread the avocado generously on the toast, finish with flaky salt, and enjoy.
Notes
To remove an avocado pit safely: press with your thumbs on the skin side and gently push until the pit pops out, or scoop it out with a spoon. Avoid aggressive knife techniques.