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a satisfying snack.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • ½ large, perfectly ripe avocado
  • 1 slice of hearty whole-grain toast
  • 1 tablespoon of crushed, unsalted pistachios, plus a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt

The creamy avocado provides heart-friendly monounsaturated fats, while whole-grain toast adds fiber and the pistachios provide protein and other beneficial nutrients.

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Gentle Mash: Toast your bread until it’s wonderfully crisp. Mash the avocado with a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.

The Crunch: Spread the mashed avocado generously over the toast and sprinkle the crushed pistachios