Power up the toaster, pick out a perfectly ripe avocado, then grab a bottle of Lifeway Kefir, because our Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast is here to change everything you thought you knew about avocado toast.
Benefits of Adding Protein to Your Avocado Toast
While avocado toast is perfectly fine as a base recipe, it could use a little help in the protein department. Starting your day with a high protein breakfast can help steady blood sugar levels, support better energy and focus, and can help stave off hunger earlier while also supporting muscle health. That’s where topping your toast with some protein-rich ingredients can make all the difference. And in this recipe, both salmon and Lifeway Kefir both help to do just that.
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while Lifeway Kefir also offers high-quality, complete protein plus probiotics for gut health and immune system support. Both salmon and our kefir are good sources of vitamin D which supports a healthy immune system, mood, and overall skeletal health. Avocados offer healthy fats, prebiotic fiber, B vitamins, and vitamin E that make them an excellent ingredient to pair with salmon and kefir.
To make this recipe, we blended mashed avocado with some garlic, soy sauce, Lifeway Kefir, and pepper before spreading it over toasted sprouted grain bread. Then, we layered spoked salmon on top and added some everything but the bagel seasoning; you could also just use some sesame seeds on top instead. This hearty meal is rich in benefits, hearty and satisfying thanks to its savory umami flavors, and has an excellent combination of crunchy and creamy textures from the toasted bread and creamy avocado kefir spread. That makes this recipe a toast with the most, if we do say so ourselves!
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The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 10 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- 2 pieces of sprouted grain bread
- 1 avocado, pitted
- 1/4 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- optional: 1/4 cup diced tomato
- 3-4 pieces smoked salmon pieces*
- Garnishes: everything but the bagel seasoning or black sesame seeds and a sprinkle of salt
Directions
- Toast the bread to your liking. While it's toasting, make the avocado kefir spread by scooping the avocado out of its shell, then adding it to a blender or food processor with the Lifeway Kefir, garlic powder, lemon juice, soy sauce, tomatoes, and black pepper. Process/blend until creamy.
- Spread the avocado mixture onto each slice of toasted bread once it's finished toasting. Top with slices of smoked salmon and add the everything bagel seasoning, or just sesame seeds and a light sprinkle of salt on top . Enjoy!
- *You can also use other types of salmon here. Examples: grilled salmon or other freshly cooked salmon, canned wild salmon, etc.
