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Avocado Toast

Brenda’s fresh French Bread makes this Avocado Toast recipe even better!

Brenda’s fresh French Bread makes this Avocado Toast recipe even better!


Avocado Toast

Slice & toast:

2-4 slices of bread (Brenda’s French Bread recommended)

Select a perfectly ripe:

Avocado

  • Cut in half, open, and remove the seed.

  • Using a knife, slice the fruit inside the shell and then scoop out with a spoon.

Place ~1/4 of the avocado on each slice of toasted bread.

Optional: Smash lightly with a fork.

Sprinkle with:

Salt

Pepper

Serve immediately.


Brenda’s tips:

  • Serving size: 2-4

  • Variations:

    • Top with a poached egg

    • Sprinkle with other herbs & spices, such as crushed red pepper

      • Chelsea likes to use Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel seasoning

    • Garnish with fresh microgreens

    • Add a slice of smoked gouda cheese

    • Add bacon strips or crumbles


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Avocado Smoothie

While roommates in NYC, Chelsea introduced this insanely creamy & delicious smoothie to Brenda.

While roommates in NYC, Chelsea introduced this insanely creamy & delicious smoothie to Brenda.


Avocado Smoothie

To the pitcher of a blender, add:

1 1/2 cup milk (or milk substitute)

1 avocado, pitted & peeled

1 banana

2 Tbsp peanut butter

2 Tbsp cocoa

2 tsp honey

8 ice cubes

Cover with lid and blend on high until smooth and creamy.

Serve immediately.


Brenda’s tips:

  • Serving size: 4

  • Make with any type of milk, cows or coconut milk are recommended

    • Add the milk (or milk substitute) to the blender first. Liquids on the bottom help pull down the other ingredients while blending, eliminating the need to stop and stir.

  • This recipe is Inspired by this Against All Grains recipe


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