Gf Toast Recipe

Preheat & Prepare

If using a toaster or oven, preheat/toast: set the toaster to medium-high or preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet. Lightly brush both sides of each gluten-free bread slice with olive oil (about 1 tsp total) to promote even browning and crispness.

Toast

Toast the bread in a toaster for 2–3 cycles or bake in the oven for 6–8 minutes on the first side, flip, and bake 4–6 minutes more until edges are crisp and the surface is golden-brown. Timing varies by bread brand—goal is a firm, slightly crisp surface but not burnt.

Butter

Remove toast and immediately spread 1/2 tablespoon softened unsalted butter onto each slice so it melts into the warm bread. Sprinkle a light pinch (about 1/16 tsp) of coarse sea salt across the four slices (total ~0.25 tsp).

Prepare Avocado

Halve, pit and scoop the avocado into a bowl. Mash with a fork until slightly chunky. Add 1 tsp lemon juice and 1/8 tsp cracked black pepper (use about half of the pepper called for in ingredients if you prefer milder). Taste and adjust seasoning.

Assemble Savory Toast

Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the four buttered toast slices. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes (about 2 tablespoons per slice) on top, then sprinkle microgreens or torn fresh basil. Finish with the remaining cracked black pepper if desired.

Assemble Sweet Toast

Spread buttered toast with a thin layer of mashed banana (or arrange banana slices) across each slice. Drizzle about 1/4 tablespoon honey or maple syrup per slice (total 1 tablespoon). Lightly dust ground cinnamon over the banana and sprinkle toasted chopped nuts evenly across slices (about 1/2 tablespoon nuts per slice).