Get The Creamiest Avocado Toast You've Ever Had With Just One Extra Ingredient

Avocado toast is one of the most popular brunch dishes these days and it's easy to understand why. Avocados feel indulgent but are still considered good-for-you. And they are rich and creamy and filling, especially when spread on a piece of hearty toast and paired with eggs or bacon. It's a dish that's quick to put together on a weekday morning but can also get dressed up for the weekend. If you're looking for a way to switch up your avocado toast, we're here to tell you it's as easy as adding hummus.

That's right, the rich,thick dip that you usually see alongside pita chips at parties is also the best way to get avocado toast that is tasty and super creamy. On top of having a texture that's perfect for spreading between toast and avo, hummus provides an extra boost of protein. Don't forget that it comes in a variety of flavors to play with, either. And avocado toast is ready for all of them.

The best hummus is delightfully smooth and bursting with chickpea flavor. When employed in avocado toast, it adds an extra level of creaminess while still letting avocados be the star of the show. Hummus may take the supporting role, but it brings a lot to the table and it's incredibly easy to incorporate.

Pick a bread that's got some heft to it (sourdough is a great choice) and get it toasting. Once it's out of the toaster, spread a healthy amount of hummus on each slice before adding a layer of avocado slices. If you like your toast with eggs, add one on top of each bed of avocado slices and then season. Salt and pepper are the old standby, but red chili flakes are great too and add a little heat to cut through the richness of the other ingredients.

If sliced avocado isn't your thing or you want to save some time, feel free to make an avocado mash. Add a squeeze of lemon and your seasonings right to the mashed avocado. It's like a no-frills guacamole–you get a lot of the flavor but with half the work. John Kraus of Patisserie 46 told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that "good avocado toast starts, obviously, with good avocados, with a touch of salt and pepper and lemon juice."

Spread it over your layer of hummus so that each bite will have a bit of both. We don't think the toast needs much more than that, especially as a snack, but feel free to top it with eggs, crumbled cheese, or roasted pepitas for a little crunch. Or, try adding halved cherry tomatoes for a bit of brightness. Lightly pickled vegetables are a good choice, too, for some crunch and contrast. No matter how you decide to dress up your avocado toast, adding a layer of hummus is a must.