Vegemite and Avocado Smash on Sourdough Toast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

A quick Australian-inspired breakfast featuring creamy smashed avocado spread over tangy Vegemite and toasted sourdough bread. This Australian-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, combines ripe avocado, Vegemite, sourdough bread slices into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 medium ripe avocado
• 1 tsp Vegemite
• 4 sourdough bread slices
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup microgreens for garnish

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toast 4 slices of sourdough bread until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side in a toaster or skillet.
2. Step 2: While the bread toasts, scoop the flesh from 1 medium ripe avocado into a bowl. Add 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then mash with a fork until slightly chunky but spreadable.
3. Step 3: Spread a thin layer of 1 tsp Vegemite evenly over each toasted sourdough slice, then top each with an even layer of the smashed avocado.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the avocado, scatter 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes on top, and garnish with 1/4 cup fresh microgreens before serving immediately.