8 Delicious Vegan Toast Toppings for Sourdough

Here are some game-changing vegan toast toppings that pair well with some delicious sourdough bread. Whether you like sweet or savory, you’ll sure to find a favorite.

Vegan toasts are so popular right now and rightly so as they are too simple to make and are absolutely delicious. With near-endless toppings to choose from, they can be made perfect for any meal time, including dessert.

But great toppings deserve some good vegan bread. That’s where sourdough comes in.

How to choose a real sourdough loaf for the perfect toast

Real sourdough bread is made from simple ingredients: flour, water, sourdough starter (wild yeast), salt and that’s it! Therefore, basic sourdough bread is naturally vegan.

Truly, you can use any type of bread to make toast but I do recommend picking up a good quality sourdough loaf. This is not the commercial type you get from your supermarket bakery.

If it contains dough conditioners, preservatives or even a label at all then it’s not exactly the real deal. I usually find them at a family-run business that focuses on traditional methods of bread making.

Personally, commercial bread made with conditioners and preservatives is harder for me to digest. I tend to get mild stomach cramps so I try to avoid them as much as possible.

Sourdough is made by fermenting naturally-occurring yeasts in flour which pre-digests the starches.

This final process of bread-making yields a hearty loaf that’s crusty on the outside and soft with a pleasant tanginess on the inside.

This makes sourdough perfect for piling on toppings, as you’ll see later, without worrying about the bread breaking or becoming soggy too easily. Although it’s not necessary, I like to toast up some slices for extra crunchiness.

8 Tasty Vegan Sourdough Bread Toppings

1. Avocado

This one has become a classic. Avocado toast is very popular these days and is being offered on more restaurant breakfast and brunch menus. Plus avocados are delicious on sourdough.

Here I lightly seasoned it with salt, black pepper and paprika, with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for additional flavor. This was served on a flavorful rosemary-rye toast.

2. Mushrooms with Caramelized Onions

Give your vegan toast a gourmet spin with the rich, umami flavors of mushrooms and sweet caramelized onions. Brown 3-4 sliced mushrooms in a pan and add your favorite steak seasoning.

My go-to’s are McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning and Braggs Liquid Aminos. I love how they enhance the “meaty” flavors of mushrooms. Once mushrooms are browned, remove from pan, then add sliced onion.

Brown onions on low heat, then add 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar or maple syrup and 2 teaspoons water. Cook for 5 to 8 mins until onions are soft and caramelized.

3. Roasted Tomatoes and Kale

Roasting tomatoes gives them a more intense, concentrated flavor, perfect for topping sourdough. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and place on a baking tray.

Season with minced garlic, mixed Italian herbs, salt, black pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes at 350°F.

4. Hummus and Avocado

For a little extra protein boost and creaminess on your vegan toast, add some hummus! For a quick and easy homemade recipe, check out Creamy Blender Hummus.

I’ve also included some lovely and nutritious red cabbage sprouts for a fancier touch.

5. Fried Ripe Plantains with Chipotle-spiced Avocado

This is one of my favorite combinations of toppings for sourdough toast! Delicious caramel-like sweetness from the ripe plantains, creaminess from the avocado with a smoky-spicy kick from ground chipotle. 

6. Leftovers

Got leftovers? Put them on some sourdough bread! This was topped with some leftover Vegan Lentil Stew, avocado, mushrooms and caramelized onions for a quick and filling protein lunch.

7. Sweet or Savory Toast Toppings

Can’t decide between a sweet or savory toast topping? How about both! The toast on the right is similar to the first avocado toast except with added nutritional yeast flakes for a slightly cheesy taste.

However, the one on the left is just as good. It’s topped with sprouted pumpkin seed butter, grated dark chocolate and cinnamon.

I love pumpkin seed butter! It’s has a nutty, earthy taste and is high in zinc and protein. It’s also great alternative for persons with nut allergies.

And being made from sprouted pumpkin seeds gives it a boost in nutritional benefits while making it easier to digest. 

8. Smashed Avocado, Tofu scramble and Fried Plantains

Clearly, I can’t get enough avocado. It really makes the perfect spread for a savory toast. It’s one of my favorite ways to eat sourdough.

But it’s that humongous serving of tofu scramble and perfectly fried ripe plantains that really takes this toast to the next level.

Holding this all together would have been challenging without that hearty sourdough. This is the kind of vegan toast you’ll want to have as a high-protein breakfast, lunch or even dinner.

Speaking of tofu scramble, I have the perfect recipe for it that I shared recently. Click here to check it out.

There you have it! Let’s eat some sourdough toast!