Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes make for a lively start to your day. These bright & bold breakfast toasts are easy to assemble and perfect for anyone looking to elevate their morning meal.
I first made these toasts for a weekend brunch and was amazed at how quickly they disappeared. The combination of creamy ube, fresh avocado, and crunchy garnishes provided a delicious and memorable flavor experience.
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 the bread:
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Make the ube spread:
- In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Prepare the avocado:
- In another bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread toppings:
- Spread the ube mixture over two toasts and the mashed avocado over the remaining two.
- Garnish:
- 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 Sharing these toasts with family always invites plenty of smiles. Little hands love to help with the garnishes, making breakfast an interactive and colorful occasion.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, sharp knife are all you need for preparation.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains gluten (in bread), dairy (cream cheese), and sesame. Use gluten-free bread and dairy-free cream cheese for dietary needs and always check product labels.
Nutritional Information
Each toast provides roughly 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save Whip up these breakfast toasts when you want something both beautiful and nourishing. Enjoy the brightness and boldness in every bite.
Recipe FAQ Section
- → How do I get the ube layer extra smooth?
Combine ube halaya with softened cream cheese and mix well until creamy and spreadable for the best texture.
- → Can I make this dish vegan?
Yes, use dairy-free cream cheese or substitute with mashed silken tofu for the ube layer.
- → What can I use instead of pomegranate seeds?
Diced tomatoes or mango work well as colorful, juicy alternatives to pomegranate seeds.
- → Which bread works best for these toasts?
Sourdough or multigrain bread adds texture and flavor, but gluten-free bread can also be used.
- → How can I add more protein?
Top each toast with a poached or soft-boiled egg for extra protein and richness.
- → Where can I find ube halaya?
Ube halaya is available in Asian grocery stores or can be substituted with mashed roasted sweet potato.