Pin it Vibrant & flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
I first created these toasts for a brunch gathering with friends, and they immediately become the highlight of the meal. Everyone was delighted by the fusion of flavors and the bold, beautiful colors on each slice.
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.
- Ube Mixture:
- In a small bowl, mix ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Mash Avocado:
- Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in another bowl.
- Spread Layers:
- 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 and Serve:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts, finish with a drizzle of olive oil, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Pin it My kids enjoy helping to decorate the toasts with their favorite toppings, turning breakfast into a fun & memorable moment.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, and sharp knife are all you need for this recipe.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (in bread) and dairy (cream cheese). For allergies, swap for gluten-free bread & dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds.
Nutritional Information
Each toast has about 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Pin it Serve immediately for the freshest flavors, and experiment with your favorite toppings for a breakfast that truly pops.
Recipe FAQs
- → How is the ube spread made?
Ube halaya is mixed with softened cream cheese for a smooth, creamy topping with a beautiful purple hue.
- → Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, simply substitute gluten-free bread to suit dietary preferences or allergies.
- → What other garnishes can be used?
Diced tomatoes or mango can replace pomegranate seeds for a different flavor profile and color.
- → How do I toast the bread for best results?
Toast the bread until golden and crisp using a toaster or grill pan for ideal texture and flavor.
- → Is this suitable for a vegetarian diet?
Yes, all ingredients used are vegetarian-friendly. For vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese.
- → How can I add more protein?
Topping with a poached or soft-boiled egg can increase the protein content for a more filling meal.