Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

• Prep Time: 5 minutes (depending on your toaster)
• Planning Ahead: Just ensure your avocado is ripe and salmon is thawed
• Morning Effort: 5 minutes
• Protein: 25g per serving
• Fiber: 15g per serving

When I want to feel a little bit bougie on a busy morning, this is the breakfast I usually make. It comes together in minutes but tastes like something you might order at a trendy café (as does this feta avocado toast).

It’s packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats to keep me full and energized- but honestly, it just makes the morning feel a little more special. Simple, nourishing and a little luxe… what more could you want in your morning toast?

• Bread- As I say in my post on making higher protein avocado toast, I like using a sprouted grain bread or a whole grain sourdough for added fiber and protein. However, you can use what you love or have on hand.
  • Substitution: If you prefer to make these toasts without bread, you could also try on sweet potato avocado toast or have it on rice cakes.
• Avocado- Choose one that’s brown on the outside, gives slightly when pressed (but isn’t squishy which is too ripe), is bright green inside and mashes easily with a fork.
• Smoked Salmon- I like to use cold-smoked salmon because I love its texture and mild flavor (it's what I use for smoked salmon scrambled eggs, too), but whatever type you enjoy should work. Make sure you follow the directions on the package for thawing if it is frozen.
• Seasoning- I like to season this with a mix of sesame seeds, granulated garlic, poppy seeds and sea salt to mimic "everything bagel" seasoning (which always pairs amazingly with smoked salmon!)
  • Substitution: If you have everything bagel seasoning, feel free to use that instead. You can also simply season with salt- it is still super tasty.
• Optional Toppings- I kept it simple for the base recipe but toppings like capers, sliced spring or red onions, fresh dill, chives, goat cheese or a poached egg are all amazing ways to take this toast to the next level.

• Don’t over-toast your bread. Aim for light golden brown- firm enough to hold the toppings but still soft enough to bite easily without hurting your mouth.
• Use a ripe avocado. Look for an avocado that gives slightly with gentle pressure and has a darker skin. When cut, it should be bright green and mash easily.
• Use quality smoked salmon. Since the ingredients list is small, it is important that the smoked salmon that you use tastes good (not too fishy).