Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
When I first made these breakfast toasts, my family was amazed by the beautiful colors and fresh flavors. They quickly became our favorite weekend breakfast treat to assemble together.
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 the bread:
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Mix the ube layer:
- In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Mash the avocado:
- In another bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the layers:
- Spread the ube mixture over two toasts, and the mashed avocado over the remaining two.
- Add toppings:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish and serve:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Save My kids love choosing their favorite toppings to decorate each toast. Making breakfast together turns into a colorful and joyful start to our day.
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.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g per toast
Save Try these bright breakfast toasts for a breakfast that wakes up your taste buds and your day. Serve fresh for the best texture and flavor.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of bread works best?
Sourdough and multigrain bread are ideal for their texture and hearty flavor, but gluten-free varieties can also be used.
- → Where can I find ube halaya?
Ube halaya is available at most Asian grocery stores. Mashed roasted sweet potato makes a useful substitute.
- → Can additional protein be added?
A poached or soft-boiled egg brings extra protein and complements the creamy layers.
- → How do I adapt for allergies?
Use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, and omit sesame seeds if needed. Always check all product labels.
- → What other toppings work well?
Try diced tomatoes, mango, or other fresh herbs for added flavor and color.