Name: Easy Avocado Chickpea Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 slices sourdough bread; 1 medium ripe avocado; 3/4 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1/2 lemon (juiced); 1/2 teaspoon salt (divided); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning; microgreens (for garnish)

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This Avocado Chickpea Toast can give your breakfast an instant upgrade! It combines creamy avocado with chickpeas for extra fiber and protein, while microgreens and everything bagel seasoning take it to the next level. Enjoy this healthy, high-protein vegan breakfast with fresh fruit or your favorite breakfast smoothie!

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Avocado toast is a beloved breakfast staple at this point. It’s a creamy, comforting classic that’s perfect when you want something quick and satisfying. But if you’ve been making it on repeat and feel like it needs a little something extra, this Avocado Chickpea Toast is the perfect way to level things up.

This recipe takes everything you love about traditional avocado toast but adds a hearty, protein-packed twist with mashed chickpeas, giving it even more texture, flavor, and fiber. It’s still super easy and ready in about 10 minutes, but just a little more interesting (and a lot more filling!).

If you’re in a breakfast rut, this Avocado Chickpea Toast is your sign to switch things up. Be sure to come back and leave a comment telling me how you liked it or how you made it your own!

Why you’ll love this Avocado Chickpea Toast

It’s ready in just 10 minutes.
It’s packed with plant-based protein and fiber.
It’s creamy, crunchy, and full of flavor.
It’s easy to get creative and customize with your favorite toppings!
It’s filling enough to keep you satisfied all morning.

Avocado Chickpea Toast ingredients

Sourdough bread creates a crispy, flavor-filled base for the Avocado Chickpea Toast. I love sourdough for its mild, tangy taste, but really, any type of bread will work.
Avocado is, of course, a must for avocado toast! It adds creaminess, color, and heart-healthy fats.
Chickpeas boost the protein and fiber content and add a slightly nutty flavor.
Lemon juice brightens the flavors and keeps the avocado fresh.
Garlic powder delivers a subtle savory depth.
Cumin gives the chickpeas a warm, earthy flavor.
Everything bagel seasoning adds crunch with a savory finish.
Microgreens top off the toast with a nutrient-dense pop of color!

How to serve this Avocado Chickpea Toast

Serve it alongside a smoothie for a balanced morning meal.
Add a fried or poached egg on top for extra protein.
Sprinkle on some crumbled feta cheese for a tangy Mediterranean twist.
Enjoy with a bowl of soup for a light and satisfying lunch.

Substitutions & variations

Sourdough bread – You can swap sourdough for whatever you have on hand, including whole-wheat, multigrain, rye, or gluten-free bread.
Chickpeas – White beans or cannellini beans work well here to create an equally creamy, protein-packed topping.
Lemon juice – Fresh lime juice adds the same bright, zesty flavor with a slightly different twist.
Everything bagel seasoning – If you’re out of everything bagel seasoning, substitute sesame seeds, hemp seeds, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes instead.
Microgreens – Garnish your Avocado Chickpea Toast with a handful of sprouts or chopped herbs instead (fresh cilantro would be especially delicious!).

Quick recipe tips

Don’t over-mash the chickpeas — leaving a few chunks behind gives the toast a better texture.

Taste the avocado and chickpea mixtures before assembling and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Assemble right before serving to keep the bread crisp and the toppings fresh.

Step-by-step instructions

Toast the bread: Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
Mash the avocado: Combine the avocado, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl and mash until mostly smooth.
Mash the chickpeas: Mash the chickpeas in a separate bowl, then stir in the cumin and remaining salt.

Assemble: Spread the avocado mixture over the toast and top with the chickpea mixture. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning, garnish with microgreens, and serve immediately.

Make ahead & storage

This Avocado Chickpea Toast comes together in just 10 minutes, but prepping a few ingredients ahead can make it come together even faster!

Meal prep

Mix the chickpeas: Prepare the chickpea topping up to 4 days ahead.
Prepare the avocado: Mash with lemon juice and refrigerate with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface. It can be refrigerated up to 1 day in advance, but it may brown a bit.
Toast at the last minute: Freshly toasted bread gives the best crunch, so hold off on toasting until right before breakfast.

Storing leftovers

Fridge: Store the avocado and chickpea mixtures separately for up to 3-4 days. The avocado mixture will likely darken over time, but lemon juice should slow it down a little.
Stir before serving: Give both mixtures a quick stir before spreading onto the toast!

Freezing

Freeze the chickpeas only: The mashed chickpea mixture can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Don’t freeze assembled toast: The bread and avocado won’t have the best texture after thawing, so skip the freezer for this one.

FAQ

This recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare the mashed chickpea mixture up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Make the avocado mixture and assemble everything right before serving for the best taste and texture.

Yes! This toast is packed with fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein, making it a nutritious breakfast or snack. Combine with eggs, yogurt, or a protein smoothie for a more well-rounded meal.

Sliced tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, red pepper flakes, feta cheese, hemp seeds, and fresh herbs would all make fun and delicious additions.

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Easy Avocado Chickpea Toast

Creamy avocado and protein-rich chickpeas come together on crispy sourdough toast for a filling, flavorful breakfast. Finished with everything bagel seasoning and fresh microgreens, this easy toast is nutritious and ready in just 10 minutes!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 330kcal

Ingredients

2 slices sourdough bread
1 medium ripe avocado
3/4 cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
1/2 lemon juiced
1/2 teaspoon salt divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
microgreens for garnish

Instructions

Toast the sourdough bread until golden and crisp.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth. Stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
In a separate bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until mostly smooth with some chunks. Stir in the cumin and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the toasted bread. Top with the mashed chickpeas.
Sprinkle with the everything bagel seasoning and garnish with microgreens before serving.