Avocado Toast with Spicy Chickpeas — aka the Perfect Avo Toast in our house.
It’s simple, flavorful, endlessly versatile… and yes, we’re still obsessed.

Avocado toast has been the go-to for years now, and I totally get why. You can keep it vegan, make it vegetarian, or add your own twist—bacon, grilled chicken, a jammy egg, or whatever you’re craving. My kids love it too, which makes it an easy win on busy days. 

I love playing with different breads—sourdough, rustic Italian bread, rye, multigrain, even pita. It really depends on what I have in the kitchen or what my taste buds are begging for. Toast is your canvas, after all.

Some of my favorites Avocado Toasts?

– Everything bagel-spiced chickpeas
– Smoked salmon and lemon zest
– Avo + prosciutto with a drizzle of balsamic glaze

Honestly, it might be one of the most versatile snacks out there!

💬 What’s your favorite avocado toast combo?
Drop it in the comments—I’m always looking for new inspiration.

Now, a little confession:

The first time I tried avocado—about 12 years ago—I nearly gagged. Couldn’t understand the hype. Then maybe 9 or 10 years ago something changed.

Maybe it was the pinch of salt, or the generous squeeze of lemon juice, or just my taste buds growing up. Suddenly I was hooked. And now? I’m that person who eats it straight from the skin with a spoon.

The same thing happened with peanut butter—I used to hate it. Now I eat it by the spoonful like it’s dessert. Taste is a funny thing, isn’t it?

These days, avocados are a regular part of our kitchen. We eat them in dips, salads, and especially like this—smashed over toast. It’s my favorite way to use up overripe avocados, and it never lets me down.

✨ Tips:

Ripeness hack: If your avocado is just on the edge of overripe, mash it with lemon or lime juice, salt, and chili flakes for a quick spread that revives its flavor.

Spicy chickpeas: Toss canned chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, then tosast until crispy. A great crunch and protein boost!

Make-ahead: Chickpeas can be roasted in advance and stored in an airtight container for 3–4 days.

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Yield: Serves 4

Avocado Toast with Spicy Chickpeas

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A crunchy, creamy, flavor-packed toast perfect for any time of day—simple, customizable, and irresistibly good!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

🥖 Toast

• 8 slices of bread (any variety you like—sourdough, multigrain, white, etc.)
• ½ tablespoon (7 g) unsalted butter (or ghee, vegan butter, or olive oil)

🥑 Avocado Spread

• 2 ripe avocados, mashed
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• ½ teaspoon (1.5 g) spicy seasoning, cajun or kick'n chicken works fine
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh lemon or lime juice

🧆 Spicy Chickpeas

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) olive oil (or vegan butter, ghee, or beef tallow)
• ½ teaspoon (1.5 g) spicy seasoning (again, adjust to your spice, cajun or kick'n chicken works fine)
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon or lime juice

🌿 Garnish

• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon everything bagel or sesame seeds, sodium free if possible

Instructions

Prepare the Chickpeas:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
   (Optional: For non-vegans, you can use butter, ghee, or even beef tallow for a richer flavor.)
2. Add drained chickpeas to the skillet along with your seasonings of choice and a generous squeeze of lemon or lime juice. Stir frequently and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until they start to pop and crisp up.
3. For extra crunch, let them toast a little longer. If you prefer them softer, sauté for less time.
   → Tip: Cover the skillet with a lid after 5 minutes to let the residual heat finish cooking them and keep the chickpeas from popping out. Make sure the heat is off.
   

Mash the Avocado:

1. In a small bowl, scoop out the avocado and mash it until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon or lime juice to taste.
2. You can also add a pinch of garlic powder or freshly minced garlic for an extra kick.
   Toast the Bread:
   

Bread prep:

1. Lightly toast your favorite bread—sourdough, multigrain, or anything you love. A crisp base makes all the difference.
2. You can use grill, outdoor or indoor like I did, or toast it for a bit in the well greeased skillet. on both side. You can butter it well or drizzle a bit of oil.
3. Let the bread get a bit crunchy, not ovely but just enough to kind of mimic a cracker, almost. Obvjesly toast it to your liking.
   

Assemble:

1. Spread the mashed avocado generously over your toasted bread.
2. Top with a spoonful (or more!) of the spicy chickpeas.
   
3. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or fresh herbs of your choice, and sesame seeds or everything. bagel seasoning if you prefer.
   

Notes

• Start with a pinch or two of each spice. Chickpeas absorb flavor quickly, so it’s easy to go overboard. Taste as you go!
• Great seasoning ideas: smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, or even everything bagel seasoning.
• Love spice? Add a dash of crushed red pepper or hot sauce at the end.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 604Total Fat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 930mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 16gSugar: 9gProtein: 21g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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