1) Pick great avocados

Look for ripe avocados that yield a bit to a gentle squeeze. Avoid using avocados that are mushy or stringy on the inside.

2) Buy good bread and toast it well

Sturdy, thick-sliced, whole grain bread make the best avocado toast. Golden, well-toasted bread offers a sturdy base and a crisp, shattering contrast against the creamy avocado.

3) Mash your avocado separately

Mashed avocado is more creamy and luxurious than sliced avocado. But don’t mash it on the toast! You risk poking holes in your toast or smashing it. Cut your avocados in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a bowl or onto the side of your plate, and mash it up with a fork.

Mashing a lot of avocados at once? Use a potato masher or pastry cutter instead of a measly little fork.

4) Don’t forget the salt

You’ll want to mix in at least a pinch of salt per avocado half.

Delicious Add-on

Add garlic: Lightly rub a peeled raw garlic clove over the top of your toast before adding the avocado, or mix a tiny pinch of garlic powder into the avocado.

Put an egg on it: Top my avocado toast with a fried egg for extra protein