Save to Pinterest Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
Last weekend, these toasts added such a burst of color to our brunch table, my family couldn't stop admiring them before digging in.
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 bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Mix Ube Layer:
- In a small bowl mix ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Prepare Avocado Layer:
- Mash avocado with lemon juice salt and pepper.
- Spread Toppings:
- Spread 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 to Pinterest My kids love designing their own toast patterns and it's become our weekend breakfast highlight.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan mixing bowls spreading knife sharp knife
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (in bread) and dairy (cream cheese). Sesame seeds may trigger allergies. Use gluten-free bread or dairy-free cream cheese for modifications.
Nutritional Information
Each toast provides around 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save to Pinterest Enjoy these breakfast toasts with your favorite coffee or tea for a bright delicious morning treat.
Recipe FAQs
- → What bread works best for these toasts?
Sourdough or multigrain bread gives a hearty texture and holds up well to layered toppings.
- → Can I substitute ube halaya with another ingredient?
Yes, mashed roasted sweet potato offers a similar vibrant color and natural sweetness.
- → How do I make the avocado layer creamy?
Mash ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to achieve a smooth, flavorful spread.
- → Are there gluten-free or dairy-free options?
Use gluten-free bread and dairy-free cream cheese to accommodate different dietary needs.
- → What garnishes enhance flavor and visual appeal?
Thinly sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, microgreens, and toasted sesame seeds add crunch, color, and freshness.
- → Can I add protein to these toasts?
Poached or soft-boiled eggs make a tasty protein addition for extra nourishment.