These Grated Eggs on avocado toast are taking over social media and the world by storm and will start your day on a high note! This new viral TikTok trend is made with crispy sourdough toast topped with a creamy avocado mash, fluffy hard-boiled egg shavings and flavorful seasonings in this protein-packed breakfast! Our version is dairy-free with paleo, low carb and keto-friendly options.
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Elevate Your Breakfast with Grated Eggs on Avocado Toast
When it comes to breakfast, we often find ourselves in a routine, sticking to the same old recipes. But why not shake things up a bit? If you’re looking to add a delightful twist to your morning routine, look no further than this Grated Eggs on Avocado Toast recipe.
From Baked Oats, Pancake Cereal and Custard Toast, it’s clear to see that TikTok has had its fair share of viral breakfast trends. The latest (and possibly greatest) craze on the app and all over social media is a super simple indulgence called Grated Egg Toast seen on this viral TikTok video from Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh from healthyishfoods where she tops her toast with avocado, grated egg, kewpie mayo and Sriracha.
Anyone who claims that toast is a boring breakfast simply hasn’t discovered the power of toppings. Toppings can turn a quick and easy meal into a world of endless possibilities. With the right seasonings at play, smashed avocado and grated eggs will transform your average toast into a masterpiece!
This loaded avocado egg toast is flavored with everything seasoning and red pepper chili flakes to keep your taste buds satisfied. If you like the combination of textures in classic avocado toast, just wait until you try this upgraded version! The grated eggs are so light and fluffy, they pretty much melt in your mouth. Whether you’re looking for a quick morning bite or a leisurely brunch option, this recipe has you covered.
Is Avocado Toast with Egg Healthy?
This dish is not just packed with protein – it also boasts a wide variety of heart-healthy vitamins and minerals. You definitely don’t need any sides to make it a complete meal (although it’s easy to pair with other dishes). As an added bonus, this recipe is dairy-free and vegan.
What You’ll Need
A hearty breakfast that keeps it simple is one we like to come back to again and again. This toast is a prime example! Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the recipe, let’s take a look at the key ingredients and why they’re essential for this dish:
- Hard-Boiled Eggs: These little powerhouses are packed with protein, making them a perfect addition to your breakfast. They add a creamy texture and a burst of flavor when grated.
- Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread: The foundation of this dish, the bread provides a crispy, crunchy base. You can choose gluten-free, grain-free, keto, or paleo options based on your dietary preferences. We like AWG Bakery’s Everyday Loaves or BaseCulture’s Grain-Free SourDough bread. You can also use any bread of choice. We found using thick sourdough bread slices produced the best results.
- Dairy-Free Butter: Whether you opt for dairy-free or regular, butter adds richness and a satisfying, slightly salty flavor to your toast.
- Ripe Avocado: Creamy and nutritious, avocados are the star of this recipe. They bring healthy fats and a luxurious texture to your toast. Be sure to use an avocado that yields to firm but gentle pressure, indicating that the fruit is ripe.
- Sea Salt or Kosher Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor profile, balancing the richness of the avocado and eggs.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: This ingredient brightens up the avocado, adding a zesty kick to your toast.
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper: A little pepper goes a long way in adding a subtle heat and depth of flavor.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: This seasoning mix adds a delightful crunch and an explosion of flavors with its combination of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and salt.
- Red Pepper Chili Flakes: If you like a touch of heat, red pepper chili flakes are the perfect choice to elevate your breakfast.
How to Make Grated Egg Toast
We like to keep our fridge stocked with hard-boiled eggs in case of breakfast emergencies. This recipe is a lifesaver when you’re running late!
- Prepare Eggs: Boil the eggs and add them to an ice water bath to cool them down completely. Once they’re cold, you can peel them and set them aside.
- Toast Bread: Spread the butter onto each slice of bread. Place the bread onto a hot pan, butter-side down. Toast each slice until it’s golden and crisp, then remove your toast from the heat.
- Make Avocado Mash: Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Mash the avocado into a medium-sized bowl and season the mash with salt and lemon juice.
- Spread on toast: Spread the avocado mash onto each slice of toast.
- Grate Eggs & Top Toast: Use a cheese grater or a microplane to gently grate the eggs over each piece of toast.
- Season & Enjoy! Season your toast with freshly cracked black pepper, everything bagel seasoning and red pepper chili flakes.
Tips for Success
Let’s make some flawless avocado egg toast! These handy tips and tricks will help you skate through this recipe.
- Start with Quality Eggs: Not feeling confident in your ability to make perfect hard-boiled eggs? Just refer to our Air Fryer Hard-Boiled Egg Recipe or our Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Egg Recipe.
- Peel Your Eggs From the Bottom Up: Once your eggs are chilled from the water bath (which makes the shells more easily removable), peel them from the bottom up. There should be an air pocket at the base of the egg that will help the shell detach easily.
- Fully Cooked: Use eggs that are fully cooled before grating to achieve the best texture.
- Serve Immediately: Once you’ve topped your toast with all the bells and whistles, go ahead and dig in. It won’t be the same after it sits.
- Butter: Adjust the amount of butter to your liking for a richer or lighter taste.
- Bread: Experiment with different types of bread to suit your dietary needs and preferences.
Variations and Substitutions
Feel free to get creative with this recipe! Add sliced tomatoes, a drizzle of hot sauce, or even a poached egg on top for additional layers of flavor. You can also substitute different types of bread or use regular butter if dairy-free isn’t a concern.
There are so many ways to tweak this viral TikTok grated egg toast to make it your own. Your breakfast, your rules!
- Cook the Eggs Differently: Grated eggs have been popular for while especially in Russian in their egg salads. However, if you’re not a big fan of hard-boiled eggs, you can forget about the cheese grater and cook them however you’d like. Poached, over-easy, sunny side up—even scrambled!
- Use Guacamole Instead of Avocado Mash: Take your toast a step further by swapping the avocado mash for Homemade Guacamole. You could also choose to slice the avocado rather than mash it.
- Switch Up the Bread: Any thick-cut bread will work for this recipe. Use what you like!
- Pile On the Toppings: From fresh vegetables to smoked salmon, there’s a whole lot you can add to this toast. Feel free to experiment with it as desired.
Serving Suggestions
Pair your Grated Eggs on Avocado Toast with a fresh fruit salad, a side of yogurt, or a piping hot cup of tea or coffee for a well-rounded breakfast experience. We also like to enjoy our grated egg toast alongside this Dalgona Matcha if you’re looking to try something new! The toast is pretty filling on its own, so if you’d like to serve it with a side dish, go with something light like this Berry Fruit Salad.
Storage and Freezer Instructions
This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Avoid freezing, as the texture may become less desirable.
Can I Make This in Advance?
Avocado toast is not ideal for meal prep, and this version is no exception. If you’d like to get ahead on it, you can boil the eggs in advance and refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Q1: Can I prepare the hard-boiled eggs in advance? A1: Absolutely! You can make hard-boiled eggs ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to grate them for your toast.
Q2: What if I don’t have everything bagel seasoning? A2: No worries! You can create your own seasoning mix using sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, onion, and a pinch of salt.
Q3: Can I use regular bread instead of gluten-free sourdough? A3: Of course, feel free to use your preferred bread, whether it’s gluten-free, grain-free, keto, or paleo. Choose what suits your dietary needs and taste preferences.
Q4: How can I adjust the level of spiciness in this recipe? A4: To control the heat, add more or fewer red pepper chili flakes to meet your desired spice level.
Q5: Can I freeze Grated Eggs on Avocado Toast? A5: It’s best to enjoy this dish fresh. While you can refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours, freezing may alter the texture.
Q6: What are some creative variations I can try? A6: Get inventive! Add sliced tomatoes, hot sauce, or a poached egg on top for extra flavor layers. Experiment with different types of bread and butter choices, including dairy-free options.
More Egg Breakfast Ideas
Eggs are filling and full of nutrients, so it’s plain to see why they’re such a popular breakfast option. The recipes below do them justice and then some!
These Grated Eggs on avocado toast are taking over social media and the world by storm and will start your day on a high note! This new viral TikTok trend is made with crispy sourdough toast topped with a creamy avocado mash, fluffy hard-boiled egg shavings and flavorful seasonings in this protein-packed breakfast! Our version is dairy-free with paleo, low carb and keto-friendly options.
- 2 hard-boiled eggs cooled and peeled
- 2 slices thick gluten-free sourdough bread or bread of your choice. , Gluten-free, grain-free, keto or paleo if needed. We like AWG Bakery's Everyday Loaves or BaseCulture’s Grain-Free SourDough bread which are all low carb, paleo and keto-friendly.
- ½ tbsp slightly softened dairy-free or regular unsalted butter for each slice, or more or less to taste
- 1 ripe avocado
- sea salt or kosher salt, to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- everything bagel seasoning
- red pepper chili flakes
Boil the eggs and add them to an ice water bath to cool down completely. Once they are cold you can peel them and set them aside.
Spread the butter on each slice of bread.
In a hot pan place the slices of bread butter side down and toast until golden and crisp, then remove them from the heat.
Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit. Mash the avocado into a medium bowl and season with salt and lemon juice.
Spread the mashed avocado on top of each slice of toast.
Use a grater to gently grate the eggs on top of each toast.
Season with freshly cracked black pepper, everything bagel seasoning and red pepper chili flakes.
Serve and enjoy.
Recipe Video
Inspired by Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh from healthyishfoods
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