High Protein Avo Toast
This high protein avo toast is life changing! The added tofu packs a ton of protein and pan frying the bread tastes it to a whole new level! This is sure to be your new favorite way of making avo toast!
What ingredients will I need for my avo toast?
- Bread (sourdough or rye taste great)
- Avocado
- Extra Firm Tofu
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic Powder
- Nutritional Yeast
Can you eat raw tofu?
Yes! Tofu in its packaging already comes pre cooked! It is made from dry soy beans, which are boiled and lightly processed in order to become the tofu we all know and love. There are no health issues with eating tofu straight out of the package! I often eat it straight out of the package, or top it on salads when I need a quick protein source!
Can you taste the tofu?
No! Tofu has a very mild taste and takes on the flavors of anything you season it with, so you are not able to taste it in this high protein avo toast! Mixing the tofu with avocado, lemon juice and seasoning, masks its’ light taste. It’s a perfect way to add in a ton of plant protein and you can’t even tell it’s there!
What the heck is nutritional yeast?
Nutritional yeast or “nooch” as many vegans refer to it, is similar to the yeast used to make beer. It has what some would describe as a cheesy, nutty, umami flavor. Nooch comes in yellow flake form and is used in recipes such as vegan mac and cheese, as a sub for parmesan cheese, or anywhere that you need a cheesy flavor. It is vegan and gluten free and is usually fortified with b12 and folic acid. A quarter cup contains just 60 calories and 8 grams of protein!
Tips for making high protein avo toast:
- Make sure you use extra firm tofu! It packs the most protein and contains the least water. Any less dense tofu will make the sandwich watery.
- Crumble the tofu with your hands and squeeze out the water before mixing it in with the rest of the ingredients.
- Choose your favorite bread. I find it tastes the best with sourdough or rye!
- You can omit the nutritional yeast if you don’t have it.
High Protein Avo Toast
Ingredients
- 2 slices Sandwich Bread
- 1/2 Avocado
- 1/4 cup Extra Firm Tofu crumbled and liquid squeezed out with hands.
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
Instructions
- Crumble the tofu with your hands and squeeze the liquid out over the sink. This removes the need to press the tofu.
- Add the crumbled tofu to a small bowl along with the rest of the ingredients and mash with a fork until combined.
- Assemble your avo toast masterpiece then pan fry over med heat until golden on each side!