Pin Vibrant and flavorful breakfast toasts bring a lively start to your day, featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, creamy avocado, and fresh garnishes that turn an ordinary morning into something special.
I first tried layering ube and avocado on toast during a weekend brunch with friends, and everyone loved how fun and tasty each bite was. Now, experimenting with new garnishes has become a regular morning ritual.
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 (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 Layer:
- 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. 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
Pin This colorful breakfast is now a family favorite on busy mornings before school, with everyone picking their favorite toppings and making their own creation at the table.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, and sharp knife help in preparing and assembling these delightful toasts with ease.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten in bread and dairy in cream cheese. Sesame seeds may cause allergies. For dietary needs, use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds.
Nutritional Information
Each toast contains around 210 calories, 8 g fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Pin Enjoy these cheerful toasts fresh with your favorite garnishes. Every bite is packed with color and flavor to brighten your day.
Recipe Questions
- → What kind of bread works best for breakfast toasts?
Sourdough or multigrain is ideal for a hearty and crisp base, though gluten-free options work well if preferred.
- → Where can I find ube halaya?
Ube halaya is available in most Asian grocery stores. Mashed roasted sweet potato can be used as an alternative.
- → How do I keep avocado from browning?
Mash avocado with lemon juice to help maintain its bright green color and prevent browning through breakfast time.
- → What toppings add extra texture and flavor?
Radishes, pomegranate seeds, microgreens, and sesame seeds deliver crunch, tang, and freshness—mix and match to taste.
- → Can I add protein to these toasts?
For a protein boost, top each toast with a poached or soft-boiled egg before garnishing.
- → Are breakfast toasts vegetarian and allergy-friendly?
Yes, they're vegetarian. Use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame for allergy-friendly options.