Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
These breakfast toasts always remind me of early mornings when my family would gather and experiment with new toppings. The cheerful colors instantly lift everyone's mood at the breakfast table.
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 fresh herbs (e.g. cilantro, parsley), 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Toast Bread:
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Mix Ube Layer:
- In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Prepare Avocado Layer:
- In another bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread & Layer:
- Spread the ube mixture over two toasts, and the mashed avocado over the remaining two.
- Add Garnishes:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish:
- 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 Last weekend, my kids created their own toast masterpieces from this recipe and loved comparing colors. It became a cheerful and tasty way for us to connect before starting the day.
Tools Needed
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, and a sharp knife make preparing these toasts quick and easy.
Allergen Info
Contains gluten (in bread) and dairy (cream cheese). For allergies, use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds. Always check product labels.
Nutrition
Each toast provides 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save These bright toasts guarantee a flavorful start and are perfect for sharing or customizing with your favorite toppings.
Recipe Guide
- → Can I use regular bread instead of sourdough?
Yes, any bread works well—try whole wheat, multigrain, or gluten-free varieties based on preference.
- → Where can I find ube halaya?
Ube halaya is commonly found in Asian grocery stores, or you can substitute with mashed roasted sweet potato.
- → Are these toasts suitable for vegetarians?
All the toppings and ingredients listed are vegetarian-friendly. Just check bread and cream cheese labels to confirm.
- → What other garnishes can I add?
Try diced mango, tomatoes, arugula, or poached eggs for extra variety and protein.
- → How can I make these dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream cheese in the ube layer, or skip cream cheese altogether for a vegan option.