Caprese Avocado Toast Recipe
Caprese avocado toast is what happens when Italy crashes your brunch and demands attention with basil, tomatoes, and creamy avocado.
You pile fresh flavors like you’re layering designer outfits, because plain bread deserves couture-level toppings, not boring grocery aisle basics.
This toast oozes elegance but requires less effort than finding matching socks, which makes it perfect for weekday breakfasts or lazy Sundays.
The juicy tomatoes and herby basil bring freshness, while avocado adds richness, making every bite taste like an expensive vacation in Capri.
So grab bread, pile it high, and flaunt your edible masterpiece like runway food fashion.
Caprese Avocado Toast Recipe
A vibrant toast topped with smashed avocado, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic—simple, bold, and plant-based.
Ingredients
- Bread slices – 2 whole grain or sourdough
- Ripe avocado – 1 medium
- Cherry tomatoes – ½ cup halved
- Fresh basil leaves – 4–6
- Balsamic glaze – 1 tsp
- Olive oil – 1 tsp
- Salt – ¼ tsp
- Black pepper – ⅛ tsp
Instructions
- Toast bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Mash avocado with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread avocado evenly on toasted bread.
- Arrange cherry tomato halves on top.
- Add fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 28%
- Vitamin A: 18%
- Folate: 15%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 12%
Additional Tips
- Use heirloom tomatoes for color and flavor.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Try sourdough for a tangy base.
