Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
I love making these bright toasts for weekend mornings when I want something festive but easy. The creative toppings make each bite special and set a joyful tone for the day.
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:
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Prepare 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 and Top:
- 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 My family loves making their own toast versions. Seeing the rainbow of toppings disappear from the platter always makes for a joyful breakfast moment.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, and a sharp knife help you assemble everything quickly.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains gluten and dairy. Sesame seeds may also cause reactions. Use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cheese, or omit sesame seeds as needed. Always check product labels.
Nutritional Information
Each toast has about 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save Serve these toasts fresh for the best texture and taste. Mix and match toppings to keep breakfast exciting!
Kitchen Help
- → What kind of bread works best for these toasts?
Sourdough or multigrain bread is ideal for flavor and texture, but gluten-free options are suitable for dietary needs.
- → How do you prepare the ube layer?
Mix ube halaya with softened cream cheese until smooth, then spread over toasted bread for a creamy, colorful base.
- → What can I substitute for pomegranate seeds?
Diced tomatoes or mango offer a different flavor profile and visual appeal while retaining a burst of freshness.
- → Are these breakfast toasts vegetarian?
Yes, all the listed ingredients are vegetarian-friendly. For extra protein, add a poached or soft-boiled egg if desired.
- → Can I make this dish dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream cheese as a substitute in the spread to ensure these breakfast toasts fit a dairy-free diet.
- → What is the nutritional value per toast?
Each toast contains about 210 calories, 8g fat, 30g carbohydrates, and 5g protein for a balanced start to the day.