Save to Pinterest Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
I first made these breakfast toasts for a weekend brunch with friends. The bright colors and bold flavors sparked great conversation and everyone wanted seconds.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
- Ube Layer: 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam), 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- Avocado Layer: 1 ripe avocado, 1 tsp lemon juice, pinch of salt, pinch of black pepper
- Garnishes & Extras: 4 radishes (thinly sliced), 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, 2 tbsp microgreens or herbs (e.g., cilantro, parsley), 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Toast the Bread:
- Toast bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Prepare Ube Spread:
- In a bowl, mix ube halaya and cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Make Avocado Mash:
- Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Spread Toppings:
- Spread ube mixture over two toasts and avocado mash over the other two.
- Add Garnishes:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish Toasts:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds, drizzle olive oil over all toasts.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Save to Pinterest Sharing these with family always brings smiles, especially when little ones try guessing the ingredients based on colors.
Required Tools
You'll need a toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, a spreading knife, and a sharp knife for prepping vegetables and spreads.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten in bread and dairy in cream cheese. For allergies, use gluten-free bread, dairy-free alternatives, or omit sesame seeds.
Nutritional Information
Each toast is approximately 210 calories with 8 g fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save to Pinterest With colorful ingredients and simple prep, these breakfast toasts are a quick way to brighten your morning routine.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I use other bread types?
Yes, multigrain, gluten-free, or whole wheat bread all work well for these toasts.
- → Where can I find ube halaya?
Ube halaya is often available in Asian grocery stores, or you can substitute with mashed sweet potato.
- → Are these toasts suitable for vegans?
Use dairy-free cream cheese and a vegan bread option to make a plant-based version.
- → What other garnishes can I use?
Try diced tomatoes, mango, or extra herbs for additional flavor and variety.
- → How can I add more protein?
Top with a poached or soft-boiled egg for extra protein, or add seeds or beans on the side.
- → Can I prep the toppings in advance?
You can mix the spreads ahead, but assemble just before serving for best texture and freshness.