Vegan Avocado and Chickpea Breakfast Sandwich
Who needs eggs when you’ve got chickpeas and avocado doing all the heavy lifting? This vegan breakfast sandwich is creamy, protein-packed, and ridiculously easy. Mashed chickpeas add a hearty bite, while avocado keeps things buttery smooth. Stuffed between toasted bread, this sandwich is fresh, filling, and basically brunch in your hand. It’s proof that healthy food can actually taste good—no dry kale salads required. Perfect for lazy mornings, rushed workdays, or when you’re just too hungry to function. One bite, and you’ll forget all about your old boring breakfast routine.
Vegan Avocado and Chickpea Breakfast Sandwich
A hearty, plant-based breakfast sandwich loaded with chickpeas, creamy avocado, and fresh veggies, all packed between crispy, toasted bread.
Ingredients
For the Chickpea Mash:
- ½ cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ avocado ripe, for max creaminess
- ½ tbsp lemon juice for that zing
- ¼ tsp garlic powder because flavor matters
- ¼ tsp salt season like you mean it
- ⅛ tsp black pepper for a little kick
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices whole-grain bread toasted to crispy perfection
- ¼ cup shredded carrots for crunch
- ½ cup baby spinach for that green boost
- 2 tbsp hummus optional but highly recommended
Instructions
- Mash chickpeas and avocado in a bowl until mostly smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Toast bread until golden and crispy.
- Spread hummus on two slices of bread (if using).
- Layer chickpea-avocado mash on top.
- Add shredded carrots and spinach for extra crunch and freshness.
- Close the sandwich with the remaining toasted bread slices.
- Slice in half and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~310
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Folate: 25% DV
- Iron: 12% DV
- Vitamin A: 18% DV
- Magnesium: 14% DV
- Potassium: 20% DV
Additional Notes & Tips
- Want more flavor? Add red onion or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Need extra protein? Throw in some tempeh bacon.
- Like it spicy? Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Gluten-free? Swap for GF bread or a collard wrap.
