Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
I first tried this breakfast toast combo on a sunny weekend morning, and was amazed at how a few bright ingredients turned the usual slice of bread into something special.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
- Ube Layer: 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- Ube Layer: 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- Avocado Layer: 1 ripe avocado
- Avocado Layer: 1 tsp lemon juice
- Avocado Layer: Pinch of salt
- Avocado Layer: Pinch of black pepper
- Garnishes & Extras: 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- Garnishes & Extras: 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- Garnishes & Extras: 2 tbsp microgreens or fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro, parsley)
- Garnishes & Extras: 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Garnishes & Extras: Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Toast Bread:
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Make Ube Spread:
- In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Mash Avocado:
- In another bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread Layers:
- Spread the ube mixture over two toasts, and the mashed avocado over the remaining two.
- Add Toppings:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Final Touch:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Save This colorful breakfast has become a weekend favorite. My family loves to pick their own toppings and invent new flavor combinations together.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, sharp knife
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (in bread) and dairy (cream cheese). Sesame seeds may trigger allergies. For allergies, use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds. Always check product labels.
Nutritional Information (per toast)
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g
Save Enjoy these bright and bold breakfast toasts for a fast, delicious lift any morning. The vivid flavors always bring a smile!
Recipe Guide
- → How do I make the ube layer more spreadable?
Combine ube halaya with softened cream cheese until completely smooth for easy spreading and creamy texture.
- → What bread works best for these toasts?
Sourdough and multigrain bread offer excellent flavor and crunch, but you can use any sturdy bread of your choice.
- → Can I prepare the toppings ahead of time?
You can mix the ube and avocado layers in advance, but assemble the toasts just before serving for best texture.
- → What can I substitute for pomegranate seeds?
Diced tomatoes or mango add color and freshness if pomegranate is unavailable or not preferred.
- → How do I make these gluten-free or dairy-free?
Choose gluten-free bread and substitute dairy-free cream cheese in the ube layer to accommodate dietary needs.
- → Are these toasts suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, all ingredients used are vegetarian-friendly, and optional egg toppings provide extra protein.