The Best Gluten Free Avocado Toast Recipe (vegan option)

As someone who is celiac, lactose intolerant and allergic to almonds, it is so important that all my recipes cater to people with multiple dietary restrictions and/or food allergies! I was diagnosed with celiac disease (the celiac gene) and a lactose intolerance in my early 20s and have been on a mission since to create easy, delicious recipes for others with food allergies!

This gluten-free avocado toast is easy to make because it uses only a few readily available ingredients and takes 15 minutes! This gluten free avocado toast recipe requires minimal preparation like toasting and chopping, and most of the ingredients don’t need cooking. It is packed with good for you fats and will keep you full all day! It is easy to make for an on the go lunch or a delicious breakfast, just like my gluten free peanut butter banana toast.

This gluten free avocado toast is gluten free and can be made dairy free, vegan or low fat. 

why you’ll love this recipe

• You can make this easy gluten free avocado toast in 15 minutes or less because the toast cooks quickly and the assembly involves simple steps.
• It’s perfect for a quick lunch or breakfast 
• It takes minimal time to prepare and cook
• all the ingredients can be prepped in advance for even faster assembly!
• This recipe is gluten-free because it uses readily available gluten-free bread alternatives and none of the other ingredients naturally contain gluten.
• To make it low-fat or dairy-free, you can use fat-free/dairy-free feta cheese, substitute sour cream with a dairy-free alternative like plant-based yogurt, or skip the bacon/turkey bacon entirely for a vegan option.

ingredients & substitutions

Gluten-free bread: Choose good gluten free bread like Canyon Bakehouse, trader joe gluten free bread or Schar. Any type of bread will work! You can use mini slices of bread, large slices of bread, a good gluten free roll or any soft bread. If you are not gluten free you can sub whole grain bread or a good crusty roll. Toast until golden brown. I like to use canyon gluten free bread or schars gluten free sourdough.

Avocado: Perfect source for good for you fats! Pick a perfectly ripe avocado that yields easily to mashing. This is a staple for classic avocado toast. Ripe mashed avocado works best. You should be able to feel a little softness of the avocado by squeezing the outide lightly. If it is hard, it is not ripe. The more ripe the avocado is the easier it is to make avocado mash or smashed avocado. You can mash it up in the skin or in a small bowl. If you don’t like the fresh avocado mashed you can also use avocado slices. 

Feta cheese: Use fat free feta or dairy free feta. Crumbled tofu can be a vegan substitute.

Green onions: Chopped chives work too.

Bacon/turkey bacon: Adds a salty touch. Omit for vegetarian or vegan option.

Chipotle mayo: Regular mayo or a spicy aioli work in a pinch. Sub with garlic hummus for a vegan option. 

Sour cream: Plain plant-based yogurt keeps it dairy-free. Skip for a lower-fat option.

Onion chips: Crushed regular chips or chopped fresh red onion work too.

Flaky sea salt + Black pepper: a great way to add enhanced taste

taste & texture

This perfect avocado toast combines creamy mashed avocado with a salty feta cheese for a delicious contrast. The chopped green onions add a fresh bite, while the crumbled bacon or turkey bacon brings a smoky flavor. The chipotle mayo adds a touch of spice, balanced by the coolness of the sour cream or yogurt. The crushed onion chips offer a satisfying crunch that ties everything together. The crunch of the toast is the perfect way to enjoy the gluten free avocado toast. 

directions

1. Toast the slices of gluten free bread to your desired level of crispness.
2. While the bread is toasting, mash the avocado with a fork until it reaches a smooth consistency.
3. Spread the creamy avocado evenly over the gluten free toast.
4. Top each piece of toast with crumbled feta cheese, chopped green onions, and crumbled bacon or turkey bacon.
5. Drizzle a thin layer of chipotle mayo on each slice.
6. Dollop a small amount of sour cream on each slice, next to the chipotle mayo.
7. Sprinkle the crushed onion chips evenly over top of your avocado toast. Option to top with a pinch of salt or a generous sprinkle of flaky salt and black pepper.
8. I like to enjoy the gluten free avocado toast immediately!

expert tips & tricks

• For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce, hot honey, crushed red pepper or red pepper flakes to the chipotle mayo or mashed avocado.
• If you prefer a creamier texture, you can mix the sour cream or cream cheese with the mashed avocado before spreading it on the toast.
• For a vegetarian option, simply omit the bacon or turkey bacon.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of toppings according to your preferences. You can add any of your favorite toppings such as leafy greens, bagel seasoning, a drizzle of olive oil, poppy seeds, hard boiled eggs, fresh basil, pine nuts or cherry tomatoes on top of the avocado.
• Leftover mashed avocado can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. To prevent browning, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice to the mashed avocado before storing.
• Feel free to add cheese on top of the gluten free avocado toast such as parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese or blue cheese. Use dairy free or vegan for the dairy free/vegan option.
• You can use and fresh berries, fruit or yogurt on top for sweet avocado toasts. 
• I like to add an olive oil drizzle on top and a poached egg or fried egg when making this for breakfast. 
• For more health fats, add a drizzle of oil on top of the avocado toast. 
• Serve with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and cherry tomatoes to take this avocado toast to a new level with an italian twist. 
• For best results, toast bread. If you don’t have a toaster you can use an air fryer or bake in the oven on a sheet pan or baking sheet. Make sure the bread is a crisp toast, golden brown.
• Drizzle lime juice on top for extra flavor. 

how to make this a low carb recipe

To make this gluten free avocado toast low-carb, skip the bread entirely and spread the mashed avocado on a bed of lettuce or thinly sliced cucumber. You can also use a low-carb bread alternative like a cloud bread recipe.

how to make this a low fat recipe

For a low-fat gluten free avocado toast, use fat-free feta cheese. You can also use light mayo or a low-fat spread instead of chipotle mayo. You can use half avocado and half garlic hummus as well.

how to make this a vegan recipe

To make this gluten free avocado toast vegan, use vegan feta cheese and vegan bacon. Make sure the mayo is vegan.

how to serve, store and meal prep

Serve your assembled gluten free avocado toast immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture. 

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