You’ll Want to Make This Avocado Toast With Kale Pesto & Crunchy Veggies Every Day

**Nothing makes me feel quite as put-together as starting my morning with avocado toast—especially when it’s on a fresh slice of sourdough, paired with a hot coffee, and earned after a pilates session. It’s a ritual that practically guarantees a good day.

I’ve long since stopped paying restaurant prices for avocado toast (remember that viral article shaming millennials for dropping $22 on it?), but I’ll never stop making it at home. And if you’ve ever been unable to resist a gorgeous avocado toast on a brunch menu, you’re going to love this version with kale pesto.

Packed with fresh herbs, crunchy veggies, and a flavor punch that doubles as a blood-sugar-friendly breakfast, this recipe is part of our Plant‑Based RE:SET series. Haven’t signed up yet? Read on for tips, and scroll to the bottom for the full recipe.**

Why is avocado toast good for you?

Avocados are rich in fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. There have been numerous studies that show avocados can support cardiovascular health and healthy aging. In order to keep our blood sugar balanced, we need to pair every single carbohydrate with healthy fats, fiber, and protein. These three ingredients slow down the digestion of carbohydrates (aka the toast) and therefore lower the chances of a blood sugar spike. This avocado toast contains lots of healthy fat and fiber from the avocado and veggies but it doesn’t contain much protein. An easy way to add extra protein to this meal is with a poached egg or hemp seeds if you’re looking for a plant-based protein source.

Tips for the perfect avocado toast
Picking the right avocado is key to making delicious avocado toast. There are two easy ways to tell is if the avocado is ripe and ready to eat. The first method is if the stem easily comes off with a gentle flick of the thumb. The second method is more nuanced—apply gentle pressure on the avocado and if it yields to the pressure slightly, it’s ready to eat! Check out this tip if you need to quickly ripen avocados in a pinch!

How to modify this avocado toast recipe
Since this recipe is part of our #plantbasedreset collection, it’s dairy-free and vegan.

If you’re looking to make this recipe gluten-free, simply substitute bread for a gluten-free option! Looking for a great gluten-free bread recipe? We’ve got you covered.
Looking for an extra boost of protein? Add a poached egg or a tablespoon of hemp seeds to make this a perfect after-workout breakfast.
Didn’t have time to make kale pesto from scratch? Use a pre-made pesto like this.
Don’t have fresh herbs on hand? No worries, use dried herbs instead.

Tools this recipe requires

This recipe is super simple, it doesn’t require any complicated tools. However, if you’re looking to make the kale pesto from scratch a food processor is recommended. If you don’t have a food processor on hand, not to worry, any blender will do the trick! We recommend making the kale pesto on your weekend meal-prep and having it handy to make this recipe a breeze.

Instructions for freezing, storage, and leftovers

Avocado toast is best served fresh! Avocados easily turn brown so leftovers do not store well in the fridge. However, in a pinch, squeeze a tablespoon of lemon juice on top of the avocado which can help slow down the oxidation and browning of the avocado. Enjoy!

Instructions for freezing, storage, and leftovers

Avocado toast is best served fresh! Avocados easily turn brown so leftovers do not store well in the fridge. However, in a pinch, squeeze a tablespoon of lemon juice on top of the avocado which can help slow down the oxidation and browning of the avocado. Enjoy!