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Avocado Dill Smash with Toast

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This Avocado Dill Smash with Toast is a fresh, flavorful, and nourishing vegan recipe made with creamy avocado, bright dill, lemon, and crunchy toasted bread. Perfect for a quick breakfast, light lunch, or healthy snack, it comes together in minutes and is naturally dairy-free.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Breakfast, brunch, lunch
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice, plus zest if desired
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2-3 slices Whole Grain or Sourdough Bread, toasted
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tsp Hemp Seeds or Pumpkin Seeds
  • Thin Cucumber Ribbons
  • Microgreens
  • Radish Slices

Method
 

  1. Smash the Avocado:

    In a bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until soft but still a bit chunky.
    Let it feel rustic and wild, not too smooth.
    🌿 Mindful Moment: Feel the resistance give way under the fork. Notice the colour and creaminess as it changes shape.
    👧 Kid Prompt: “Is the avocado more squishy or stubborn today?”
    💬 Prompt: “How do you know when the texture feels just right?”

  2. Add the Herbs + Citrus:

    Mix in the dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt & pepper. Stir gently.
    Option to add in the lemon zest or hemp seeds for brightness and texture.
    🌿 Mindful Moment: Pause to smell the herbs and citrus before stirring. Let the scent wake up your senses.
    👧 Kid Prompt: “What does this smell like? A garden, sunshine, or a picnic?”
    💬 Prompt: “Which flavor feels like it’s leading right now?”

  3. Toast the Bread:

    Toast bread slices until golden and crisp or till desired doneness.
    The contrast of crunch and cream is key.
    🌿 Mindful Moment: Listen for the change in sound as the bread toasts. Notice the warmth when it pops up.
    👧 Kid Prompt: “What colour does ‘perfect toast’ look like to you?”
    💬 Prompt: “How does crunch change the feeling of a meal?”

  4. Assemble with Intention:

    Spoon the avocado smash onto toast.
    Add on any optional toppings like microgreens, seeds, or radish slices.
    Drizzle with olive oil or some mustard if desired.
    🌿 Mindful Moment: Move slowly as you spread and top. Let this be an act of care.
    👧 Kid Prompt: “How would you decorate your toast today? Simple, fancy, or silly?”
    💬 Prompt: “What topping feels like the final touch for you?”

  5. Pause, Inhale, Bite:

    Let your body receive it, not just your mouth.
    Notice how grounded you feel with each creamy, crunchy, herby bite.
    🌿 Mindful Moment: Take one quiet breath before the first bite. Feel the toast in your hands.
    👧 Kid Prompt: “What sound does your first bite make?”
    💬 Prompt: “What does this bite give you? Calm, energy, or comfort?”

Notes

Storage and Reheating

Fridge: Best eaten fresh, but can be kept in a sealed container with plastic wrap touching the surface for 1 day
Freezer: Not recommended for avocado; the bread can be frozen and toasted as needed

 

Variations 

  • Protein Boost: Add a soft-boiled egg, tofu scramble, or a handful of white beans to the toppings.
  • Kid-Friendly: Leave out dill and offer fun toppings like sunflower seeds or “pickle chips”.
  • Spicy Kick: Add some chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce for some heat.
  • Gut-Friendly: Sprinkle some sauerkraut or kimchi on top for a probiotic boost.

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