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Avocado Toast With 8 Seasoning Ideas

Learn what seasoning to put on avocado toast with eight easy flavor combinations, including classic, savory garlic, spicy, smoky and chile-lime. Start with this simple avocado toast recipe, then customize it with your favorite blend.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado toast seasoning, avocado toast seasoning ideas, avocados, easy avocado toast, seasoning for avocado toast, seasonings, toast, what seasoning to put on avocado toast
Servings: 2
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sturdy bread such as sourdough, toasted
  • 1 medium ripe avocados peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp flaky sea salt
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Toast the bread until golden brown and crisp.
  • Scoop the avocado into a small bowl and mash with the back of a fork, leaving it as smooth or chunky as desired.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, flaky sea salt and black pepper.
  • Divide the avocado mixture evenly between the two slices of toast and spread it to the edges.
  • Add any desired toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

Seasoning amounts are starting points for one medium avocado or approximately two slices of toast. Adjust to taste.
  1. Classic: Use the recipe as written with ⅛ teaspoon flaky sea salt, a pinch of black pepper and 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  2. Savory garlic: Replace the classic seasonings with ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon onion powder and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
  3. Spicy: Use ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder and a pinch of flaky salt. Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for more heat.
  4. Everything bagel: Use ½ teaspoon everything bagel seasoning and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Taste before adding extra salt.
  5. Smoky: Use ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
  6. Chile-lime: Use ¼ teaspoon Tajín and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice. Add more Tajín to taste.
  7. Mediterranean-inspired: Use ¼ teaspoon sumac, ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  8. Fresh herb: Use 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives, cilantro, dill, parsley or basil; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
Add ½ to 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil to any variation as a finishing drizzle.
Taste before adding extra salt when using Tajín, everything bagel seasoning or another seasoning blend that already contains salt.