Recipes — Breakfast

Smashed Avo
3 Ways

No need to break the bank for brunch anymore.
Three combinations, one café-quality result.

Time 5 min
Serves 1
Variations 3

"Humble, yet sophisticated. This café superstar has got to be my all-time go-to breakfast — simple, quick, delicious and nutritious. Three flavour combinations to always hit the spot."

01
Basic Guac
  • ½ large avocado
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, halved Optional — adds a great pop of colour and flavour
02
Chilli Basil Avo
  • ½ large avocado
  • 1 squeeze of lemon
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 5–8 basil leaves, finely chopped
  • ½ red chilli, very finely sliced
03
Creamy Protein Avo
  • ½ large avocado
  • 1 squeeze of lime or lemon
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp protein seed mix Hemp, pumpkin, sunflower seeds & buckwheat groats — use whatever you have
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp coconut milk Optional — makes it extra creamy
  1. 1

    Toast your preferred bread. A good wholegrain sourdough is ideal — it holds the avo well and adds extra fibre.

  2. 2

    Scoop the avocado flesh onto a large flat plate (not a bowl — the flat surface makes smashing easier). Mash firmly with a fork until spreadable. The more you work it, the smoother the result.

  3. 3

    Add all the ingredients from your chosen combination directly onto the plate and smash together until combined.

  4. 4

    Spread generously over your toast and serve immediately.

Avo only, not including toast. Values are approximate.

01 — Basic Guac
Energy 134 kcal
Protein 2g
Carbohydrates 7.5g
Total Fat 10.5g
02 — Chilli Basil Avo
Energy 170 kcal
Protein 2g
Carbohydrates 8.5g
Total Fat 15g
03 — Creamy Protein Avo
Energy 190 kcal
Protein 8.5g
Carbohydrates 11g
Total Fat 14.5g
✓ Vegan
✓ Dairy Free
✓ Gluten Free
✓ Nut Free

The Creamy Protein Avo delivers significantly more protein thanks to the seed mix and nutritional yeast — ideal post-workout.

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Avocado

A rare fruit that's rich in healthy monounsaturated fats. These help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, support heart health, reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, and promote healthy skin. Scoop close to the skin — that's where the antioxidants are most concentrated.

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Carotenoids & Chlorophylls

The dark green flesh near the skin is loaded with carotenoids (supporting eye health and immunity) and chlorophyll (supporting blood detoxification and wound healing). Both are linked to reducing free radical damage and cardiovascular disease risk.

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Nutritional Yeast

The protein booster in variation 03. Packed with B vitamins, complete protein and a naturally cheesy, umami flavour. It also contains beta-glucan fibres that support immune function — and makes the creamy avo taste genuinely indulgent.

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Red Chilli

Capsaicin — the compound that gives chilli its heat — has been shown to boost metabolism, reduce inflammation and support cardiovascular health. It also triggers the release of endorphins, giving you a little mood lift with your breakfast.

Amanda's note

Avocado contains a unique combination of niacin, folate, potassium, and vitamins B5 and C that support your brain and nervous system — making it genuinely one of the best foods for mood, energy and mental clarity. The healthy fats also help you absorb essential fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin E, which you'd otherwise miss out on.

Avocados are also said to support immune health, aid gut function, build bone density and — genuinely — help lift a bad mood. Basically, avocado makes everything better. Time to get smashing.