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 toasts on a weekend morning when I wanted something cheerful to start the day, and the combination of ube and avocado turned out to be a delightful surprise.
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 Spread:
- In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Mash 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.
- Add Garnishes:
- 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 This recipe was a hit with my family, especially the kids who loved picking their favorite toppings and making breakfast a colorful, creative event.
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. For allergies, use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds. Always check product labels.
Nutritional Information (per toast)
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g
Save Enjoy these bright breakfast toasts fresh for maximum crunch and flavor. A dash of creativity makes each toast uniquely delicious.
Kitchen Questions
- → Can I use other types of bread?
Yes, sourdough or multigrain are ideal, but gluten-free or whole wheat bread work well too.
- → Where can I find ube halaya?
Ube halaya is available at most Asian grocery stores. You may substitute with mashed roasted sweet potato.
- → How can I make this dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream cheese in the ube layer or simply omit it for a vegan-friendly option.
- → What other toppings can I add?
Try diced tomatoes, mango, or add a poached egg for protein. Mix and match with available fresh produce.
- → How do I store leftovers?
Toast and toppings are best eaten immediately. To store, refrigerate spreads separately and assemble when serving.
- → Are these toasts suitable for meal prep?
The spreads can be prepared ahead, but toast the bread and assemble prior to eating for best quality.