Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
I first made these breakfast toasts for my family on a weekend morning, and the combination of ube and avocado was met with excited smiles around the table. The garnishes add both texture and a pop of color that makes breakfast feel extra special.
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.
- Prepare Ube Mixture:
- In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Prepare Avocado Mixture:
- 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.
- Add Garnishes:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish Toasts:
- 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 bright and bold toasts with my family has become a favorite weekend ritual. We love playing with the garnishes and finding new flavor combos together for an energetic start to our day.
Required Tools
To make these breakfast toasts, you will need a toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, a spreading knife, and a sharp knife.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains gluten (bread), dairy (cream cheese), and sesame seeds. For allergies, use gluten-free bread and dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds. Always verify product labels for your dietary needs.
Nutritional Information
Each toast provides approximately 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save Serve these toasts right away to enjoy their vibrant colors and freshest taste. Breakfast has never been this fun or flavorful!
Recipe Questions
- → Can I substitute ube halaya?
Yes, mashed roasted sweet potato offers similar color and sweetness instead of ube halaya.
- → Is this suitable for gluten-free diets?
Use gluten-free bread in place of traditional sourdough or multigrain for a gluten-free option.
- → How do I prevent soggy toasts?
Toast the bread slices thoroughly and serve immediately after assembling for best texture.
- → Can I add more protein?
Add a poached or soft-boiled egg on top of each toast for extra protein content.
- → Are there dairy-free alternatives for cream cheese?
Opt for a dairy-free cream cheese or spread to keep the toasts completely plant-based.
- → What garnishes work well?
Use radishes, pomegranate seeds, microgreens, toasted sesame, or swap in tomatoes and mango.