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7 Ways to Make Your Avocado Toast Less Basic

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Emory chapter.

Avocado toast has taken the crown for the trendiest food, dominating intagram feeds and popping up on brunch menus everywhere you look. Not only is it one of the most photogenic foods out there, but the benefits of avocado, such as the combo of healthy fats and carbs, help to keep you full and satisfied, making avocado toast the perfect meal or snack. If you’re looking for ways to keep up the trend, here are some suggestions of avocado toast combos that will keep you, and all your insta followers, coming back for more.

1. Avocado + Hot Sauce

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Try this taste bud tingly combo if you’re looking to add a special kick to the classic dish. The spiciness of the Sriracha combined with the cooling cucumber, juicy tomato, and creamy avocado to balance it all out will take your toast to a whole new level.

#SpoonTip your avocado doesn’t always have to be smashed on top of your toast, try making avocado toast with thin slices of avocado instead.

2. Avocado + Hummus

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You might not think that hummus and avocado go together but trust us, once you try this tangy combo you will never want to eat one without the other again. Spread a generous layer of hummus on your toast, add your avo, top with cucumbers, a drizzle of olive oil, and sprinkle on some salt and pepper — a true master piece.

3. Avocado + Eggs

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There is nothing more delicious (or more photogenic) than a piece of avocado toast with a yolky egg perched on top. Poached, soft boiled, fried, or sunny side up, eggs — the runnier the better — and avocado toast are a match made in breakfast heaven. Add a few flakes of red pepper to finish it off and you’re set.

4. Avocado + Berries

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Feeling adventurous? Mash up your avocado, spread a generous layer on your toast of choice and top it off with berries of your choice and drizzle of balsamic vinegar. You will be surprised at how perfect this sweet, creamy, and tangy combo really is.

 5. Avocado + Turkey

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For all those sandwich lovers out there try adding avocado to your next turkey sandwich. Its a great way to make your sandwich much less dry without having to use mayo or mustard.

6. Avocado + Cheese

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Avocado grilled cheese takes this classic comfort food to a whole new level. Slice some avocado, top it with your favorite kind cheese, and pan fry it till golden brown. Once you try this creamy warm combo no other grilled cheese will compare. If you aren’t ready to try the grilled cheese version, sprinkle some crumbled up goat cheese on top of your toast.

#SpoonTip: we recommend using two different kinds of cheeses to really amp it up. Try feta and goat cheese.

7. Avocado + Salmon

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The salmon avocado sushi roll made this combo famous. Next time you are making avocado toast try adding a few slices of smoked salmon on top. The salmon is a salty and satisfying addition that, can we dare say, may be even more delicious than the sushi roll.