Looking for quick, nutritious, and delicious breakfast options? These simple avocado toast variations take only minutes to prepare and are packed with healthy fats, fiber, and flavor. Perfect for busy mornings or elegant brunches!

🧾 Recipe Details

• Preparation Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Nutritional Value: ~300 kcal per slice
• Difficulty Level: 1/5

🥑 Ingredients

Sourdough or whole grain bread (2 slices) 🍞,

ripe avocado (1 medium) 🥑, l

emon juice (1 tsp) 🍋,

salt 🧂,

pepper,

olive oil (1 tsp)

Toppings (choose your favorite):

• Cherry tomatoes 🍅
• Feta cheese 🧀
• Poached egg 🥚
• Smoked salmon 🐟
• Chili flakes 🌶️
• Microgreens 🌱
• Everything bagel seasoning 🧂

🍴 How to Make Simple Avocado Toast Variations

Toast your bread slices to desired crispiness.

In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Spread avocado mixture over toast.

Top with your favorite toppings (see above ideas).

Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.

💡 Pro Tips for the Best Simple Avocado Toast Variations

Use very ripe avocados for creamier texture.

Add a clove of minced garlic to the mash for a bold kick.

For protein-rich options, always add egg or smoked salmon.

To prevent browning, squeeze a bit more lemon on top if storing briefly.

🍽️ Best Ways to Use Simple Avocado Toast Variations

Great for breakfast, brunch, or even light dinner.

Serve with fresh orange juice or iced coffee.

Ideal as a base for experimenting with seasonal toppings (e.g., peaches + balsamic in summer!).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I prep avocado mash ahead of time?
A: Yes, but store it in an airtight container with plastic wrap directly on the surface to avoid browning.

Q: Is avocado toast good for weight loss?
A: In moderation, yes. Avocados are high in healthy fats and fiber, which keep you full longer.

Q: Which bread is healthiest?
A: Whole grain or sprouted grain breads provide more fiber and nutrients than white bread.

Q: Can I make this vegan?
A: Yes! Just skip cheese and egg-based toppings.

You can also try our best and quick one pot mushroom pasta

Simnel cake is a rich, fruity cake traditionally made for Easter in the UK. It’s topped with a layer of marzipan and decorated with 11 marzipan balls representing the 11 apostles (excluding Judas). It’s the perfect dessert to celebrate Easter!

⏰ Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽️ Total Time: 3 hours (including baking and cooling)
🍴 Nutritional Value: 350 kcal per serving (approximately)

🥄 Ingredients

🧑‍🍳 250 g dried sultanas 🍑 250 g dried apricots (chopped) 🍊 100 g glacé orange peel (chopped) 🍞 250 g all-purpose flour 🧂 1 tsp baking powder 🍥 1 tsp ground cinnamon 🍥 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 🍥 1/2 tsp ground ginger 🧈 200 g unsalted butter (room temperature) 🍯 200 g brown sugar 🥚 4 large eggs 🥛 50 ml milk 🍦 2 tsp vanilla extract 🍬 100 g marzipan (for middle layer) 🍬 100 g marzipan (for top and decoration)

👨‍🍳 How to Make Simnel Cake

1️⃣ Prepare the Fruit: In a bowl, mix the dried sultanas, chopped apricots, and glacé orange peel. Set aside.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4️⃣ Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract.
5️⃣ Add Fruit: Fold in the prepared fruit mixture.
6️⃣ Prepare Marzipan Layers: Roll out half of the marzipan to fit the size of the cake tin. Line the bottom of a greased cake tin with the marzipan, then pour the cake batter on top.
7️⃣ Bake the Cake: Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Bake for 2-2.5 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8️⃣ Top the Cake with Marzipan: Once the cake has cooled, roll out the remaining marzipan and place it on top of the cake.
9️⃣ Decorate with Marzipan Balls: Roll 11 small balls of marzipan and place them evenly around the top of the cake.
🔟 Brown the Marzipan: Use a kitchen blowtorch or place the cake under a hot grill for 2-3 minutes until the marzipan is golden brown.

🌟 Pro Tips for the Best Simnel Cake

✅ Use room temperature butter for better mixing. ✅ Make sure to line the cake tin with parchment paper to prevent sticking. ✅ For extra flavor, soak the dried fruit in some rum or orange juice overnight.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Simnel Cake in advance?
Yes! It can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container.

Can I freeze Simnel Cake?
Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw it at room temperature before serving.

What’s the best way to store it?
Store in a cool, dry place, wrapped in parchment paper and foil, for up to a week.

Btw, our Easter trifle is also amazing.