Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
My family loves experimenting with breakfast toasts, and this combination always brightens our weekend brunch table. The layers of ube and avocado deliver both color and surprising flavor.
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 bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Prepare Ube Spread:
- Mix ube halaya with cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and spreadable.
- Mash Avocado:
- Mash ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Spread Layers:
- Spread ube mixture over two toasts and mashed avocado over remaining two.
- Add Garnishes:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish Toasts:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for freshest flavor and best texture.
Save Gathering everyone around the table for colorful toast creations sparks smiles and lively conversation every time. It has quickly become a breakfast we all look forward to sharing together.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, and sharp knife make assembly easy and fun.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten and dairy. Sesame seeds may cause allergies. Options include gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omitting sesame seeds.
Nutritional Information
Each toast provides about 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save Start your morning with a cheerful, nourishing breakfast that is as gorgeous as it is tasty. Try new toppings for endless possibilities!
Kitchen Guide
- → Can I substitute ube with another ingredient?
Yes, mashed roasted sweet potato or pumpkin can provide similar color and sweetness to the ube layer.
- → What bread works best for these toasts?
Rustic sourdough or multigrain bread offers sturdy texture and flavor; gluten-free bread is also suitable.
- → Is there a way to add extra protein?
Add a poached or soft-boiled egg atop your toast, or sprinkle roasted chickpeas for a plant-based option.
- → How should I prepare the avocado layer?
Mash ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth; spread generously for creamy richness.
- → What garnishes add the most color and crunch?
Thin-sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens create bright contrast and lively texture.
- → Are these toasts suitable for dairy-free diets?
Use dairy-free cream cheese or simply omit for a completely plant-based option.
- → Can I meal prep these toasts ahead of time?
Prep toppings in advance, but toast and assemble just before serving to retain best texture.