Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts (Printable Version)

Start your day with vibrant toasts topped with creamy ube, smashed avocado, and lively fresh garnishes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread

→ Ube Layer

02 - 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

→ Avocado Layer

04 - 1 ripe avocado
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
06 - Pinch salt
07 - Pinch black pepper

→ Garnishes & Extras

08 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
10 - 2 tablespoons microgreens or fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley)
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ube halaya and softened cream cheese. Blend until the mixture is smooth and easily spreadable.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until creamy.
04 - Spread the ube-cheese mixture evenly over two pieces of toast. Spread mashed avocado over the remaining two slices.
05 - Layer radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or fresh herbs on each slice.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over all toasts, drizzle with olive oil, and serve immediately to preserve freshness and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and ready in just 20 minutes
  • Vegetarian-friendly with customizable toppings
02 -
  • Sesame seeds and cream cheese may trigger allergies; opt for omitting or substituting as needed
  • Ube halaya is available in Asian groceries or can be substituted with mashed sweet potato
03 -
  • Top with a poached or soft-boiled egg for extra protein
  • Swap pomegranate seeds for diced mango or tomatoes to change up the flavor profile