Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes create a lively start to your day. The fusion of unique ingredients makes every bite stand out, adding excitement to your morning routine.
I first made these toasts for a weekend brunch with friends, and their vivid colors brought smiles all around the table. Each layer adds its own flavor and texture, making breakfasts feel truly special and energizing.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
- Ube halaya: 1/2 cup (purple yam jam)
- Cream cheese: 2 tbsp, softened
- Avocado: 1 ripe avocado
- Lemon juice: 1 tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- Black pepper: Pinch
- Radishes: 4, thinly sliced
- Pomegranate seeds: 1/4 cup
- Microgreens or fresh herbs: 2 tbsp (e.g., cilantro, parsley)
- Toasted sesame seeds: 1 tbsp
- Extra virgin olive oil: Drizzle
Instructions
- Toast bread:
- Toast bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Prepare 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 in another bowl.
- Spread layers:
- Spread ube mixture over two toasts and mashed avocado over the remaining two.
- Add toppings:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish toasts:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and drizzle olive oil over all toasts.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for freshest flavor and best texture.
Save My niece loves assembling her own toast creation alongside me, picking her favorite toppings and showing off her edible masterpiece at breakfast. It has quickly become a colorful family tradition we all look forward to.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, sharp knife
Allergen Information
Contains gluten and dairy. Sesame seeds may trigger allergies. For dietary needs, use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds. Always check product labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 210. Total Fat: 8 g. Carbohydrates: 30 g. Protein: 5 g.
Save Enjoy these delicious toasts fresh for the best texture and flavor. They are perfect for brightening up your day and starting it with creativity on your plate.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I get a smooth and spreadable ube layer?
Mix ube halaya and softened cream cheese thoroughly until creamy before spreading on the toast.
- → Can I substitute the bread for gluten-free options?
Absolutely. Use your preferred gluten-free bread for similar texture and flavor.
- → What other toppings can I use?
Try diced tomatoes, mango, or add a poached egg for extra protein and flavor variety.
- → How do I ensure my avocado mash is flavorful?
Mix ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to enhance its taste and prevent browning.
- → Are there allergy-friendly swaps?
Use dairy-free cream cheese, gluten-free bread, or omit sesame seeds depending on your needs.
- → Can I make the toasts ahead of time?
For best texture, toast and assemble just before serving; prepping spreads in advance is possible.