Pin it Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
Making these toasts on busy weekends has quickly become a favorite breakfast ritual at my place. The rainbow of toppings always puts a smile on everyone's face and is a delicious way to make mornings feel special.
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 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 & 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
Pin it My family loves picking toppings for their own toast, turning breakfast into a colorful, interactive moment we all look forward to.
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. Use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds as needed.
Nutritional Information (per toast)
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g
Pin it Enjoy these bright breakfast toasts fresh for the best flavor and texture, and experiment with your favorite toppings for creative mornings.
Common Questions
- → What bread is best for these toasts?
Sourdough or multigrain bread provides structure and a hearty base, but gluten-free varieties work well too.
- → Can I substitute ube halaya in the spread?
Mashed roasted sweet potato is a great alternative, giving a similar purple color and gentle sweetness.
- → How do I keep avocado green and fresh?
Add lemon juice to mashed avocado. Prepare and serve immediately to prevent browning.
- → Are there topping alternatives to pomegranate seeds?
Diced tomatoes or mango provide similar freshness and a vibrant color twist to the toasts.
- → What herbs work best as garnish?
Microgreens, cilantro, or parsley bring a peppery bite and bright accents to morning toasts.
- → How do I add protein?
Top the assembled toasts with a poached or soft-boiled egg for extra richness and nutritional value.
- → What allergens should I be aware of?
These toasts contain gluten and dairy; omit sesame seeds for those with nut allergies and use alternatives as needed.