Pin Recipe Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
The first time I made these toasts, my family was amazed at how fun breakfast could look. It brings a bold pop of color and delicious flavor to the table, making it a favorite weekend treat.
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 bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Mix Ube Halaya:
- In a small bowl, mix ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Mash Avocado:
- In another bowl, mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread Layers:
- Spread ube mixture over two toasts and mashed avocado over the remaining two.
- Add Garnishes:
- 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.
Pin Recipe Serving these bright toasts on a weekend morning makes breakfast feel like a celebration in our house. My kids love picking their own toppings and building their unique toast creations together.
Required Tools
You will need a toaster or grill pan for crisping the bread, mixing bowls, a spreading knife, and a sharp knife to prep the toppings.
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, and always check labels to avoid allergens.
Nutritional Information
Each toast provides approximately 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Pin Recipe Start your day with a toast so bold and beautiful, you'll want breakfast to last even longer. Enjoy experimenting with toppings and sharing with loved ones.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I get vibrant purple color for the ube layer?
Use ube halaya (purple yam jam) mixed with cream cheese to achieve a rich purple tone and creamy texture.
- → Can I substitute ingredients for dietary needs?
Swap sourdough for gluten-free bread or use dairy-free cream cheese to accommodate common allergies.
- → What garnishes work best for these toasts?
Thinly sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, microgreens, and toasted sesame seeds offer crunch and freshness.
- → How do I keep the avocado green and fresh?
Mash with lemon juice to prevent browning and add a zesty hint. Serve immediately for best appearance.
- → Are these toasts suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, all ingredients are vegetarian-friendly. For more protein, add a poached or soft-boiled egg.
- → What tools do I need for preparation?
You’ll need a toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, a spreading knife, and a sharp knife for toppings.
- → Can I prepare these toasts in advance?
It’s best to assemble right before serving to maintain crispness and freshness of the toppings.