How to Make the Perfect Sauerkraut and Avocado Toast
American · Easy · 10 min · 2 servings
This elevated avocado toast piles tangy lacto-fermented sauerkraut on top of smashed creamy avocado for a probiotic and prebiotic powerhouse breakfast. It is a simple five-minute meal that transforms a brunch staple into a gut-healing daily ritual.
Why this recipe works
This Sauerkraut and Avocado Toast recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 10 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 290 calories with 7g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 slices sourdough bread toasted
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 0.5 cup raw unpasteurized sauerkraut drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Toast the Bread
Toast the sourdough slices until deeply golden and crisp. A sturdy toast is essential so that it supports the toppings without becoming soggy from the avocado or sauerkraut liquid.
Step 2: Smash the Avocado
Halve and pit the avocado and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice and sea salt, then smash with a fork to your preferred texture, either chunky or completely smooth.
Step 3: Assemble the Toast
Spread the smashed avocado generously over each slice of toasted sourdough, reaching all the way to the edges to create a stable base for the toppings.
Step 4: Add the Sauerkraut and Serve
Pile a generous amount of raw sauerkraut on top of each toast and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Serve immediately and do not heat the sauerkraut as cooking destroys the beneficial live cultures.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- sourdough bread → gluten-free seeded bread for a celiac-friendly version
- raw sauerkraut → fermented kimchi for a spicier probiotic topping
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Warming the sauerkraut before adding it to the toast which kills all the beneficial live probiotic cultures
- Using store-bought pasteurized sauerkraut which contains no live cultures and provides no gut health benefit
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 290 calories, 7g protein, 28g carbs, 18g fat, 8g fiber.
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