This high-protein vegan avocado toast recipe is a clear winner in my book. It’s filling, takes minutes to make and looks as good as it tastes. Enjoy it for a quick brunch, lunch or a weekend breakfast.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Most people love avocado toast, but I think everyone can agree it’s incredibly overpriced at most restaurants, especially since it’s so easy to make! The combination of crusty bread with mashed avocado is just shy of magical. Not to mention the various topping selections.
I call this version “super seed avocado toast” because it has several different seeds. First, it’s topped with both pumpkin and sunflower seeds for texture and a plant protein boost. Then, sprinkle on the everything but the bagel seasoning, which has sesame and poppy seeds, both of which add a slight crunch and a boost of flavor.
With just one bite, you’ll be so happy you stayed home and made your own avocado toast in just 5 minutes for a fraction of the price.
How to make high protein avocado
Let’s face it, avocado toast tastes delicious but it doesn’t have that much protein. About ½ an avocado has around 1-2 grams of protein, a nutrient that is important for muscle health and appetite control. One slice of this super seed toast has 10 grams of protein, so eat two for a complete meal!
Avocados are a good source of healthy fats, which keep you full, but adding more protein to avocado toast also contributes to a satiating meal. Here are some suggestions for adding protein to avocado toast:
- Top it with a variety of seeds
- Mash avocado with beans, like white beans or chickpeas
- If you eat dairy, whip the avocado with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, in a food processor
- Top with a tofu scramble– use this recipe for inspiration
- Add a mixed nut crumble on top
Ingredients
This high-protein avocado toast has just 5 ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- Thick crusty bread. I used Italian bred here, but you can also use ciabatta, sourdough, a baguette or whatever you like. Choose something sturdy to hold all the toppings.
- Sunflower seeds. This small seed has B vitamins, fiber, protein, healty fat, Vitamin E selenium and folate. In other words, it helps with muscle building, satiety, digestion, heart health, skin health and more!
- Pumpkin seeds. A one-ounce serving of pumpkin seeds has 8 grams of protein! This recipe doesn’t call for that much, but it still packs a protein punch.
- Everything but the bagel seasoning. Who doesn’t love this yummy seasoning that has poppy seeds, sesame seeds, onions, garlic and salt? Just a few shakes of the bottle adds huge flavor. It’s widely available now– I get it at Trader Joe’s.
Step-by-step instructions
Making this avocado toast is incredibly easy. Follow these simple instructions to whip up a restaurant style brunch in no time:
- Cut the bread into thick slices. Feel free to warm or toast it up in an oven or air fryer.
- Place the avocado in a small bowl and mash it with a fork. Season with a touch of salt.
- Spread the avocado mixture over a piece of bread and top with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and everything but the bagel seasoning.
Storage tips
Unfortunately, avocados turn brown if they’ve been open for more than 24 hours. If you want to make the avocado mixture ahead of time, add lemon or lime juice to prevent the browning process.
Otherwise, make this bread when you’re ready to eat. It only takes 5 minutes to make, so eat and enjoy immediately.
Super Seed Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 1 slice thick crusty bread like ciabatta or Italian bread
- 1/2 avocado pitted
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon everything but the bagel seasoning
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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Place the avocado in a small bowl and mash it with a fork. Season with a touch of salt.
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Spread the avocado mixture over a piece of bread and top with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and everything but the bagel seasoning. Season with salt and enjoy immediately.
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