Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
I first made these breakfast toasts when my family wanted something both eye-catching and full of flavor. Mixing the creamy ube and fresh avocado is a fun twist that always gets smiles.
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.
- Make Ube Mixture:
- 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 Toppings:
- Spread the ube mixture over two toasts, and the mashed avocado over the remaining two.
- Add Garnishes:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish Toasts:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Save My kids love helping to layer the colors and build their own combos for breakfast. It's a happy, hands-on way to start weekends together.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, sharp knife
Allergen Information
Recipe contains gluten (in bread) and dairy (cream cheese). Sesame seeds may trigger allergies. For allergies, use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds. Always check product labels.
Nutritional Information (Per Toast)
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g
Save Enjoy these toasts fresh for the best texture and color. They're a cheerful upgrade from the usual breakfast.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of bread works best?
Sourdough or multigrain bread is ideal for texture and flavor, but gluten-free options can be used if needed.
- → Can I substitute ube halaya?
Mashed roasted sweet potato provides similar color and sweetness if ube halaya is unavailable.
- → What other toppings can I try?
Diced tomatoes or mango add variety. A poached egg is delicious for extra protein.
- → How should I store leftovers?
Assembled toasts are best enjoyed fresh. Store separate spreads and garnishes, then assemble just before eating.
- → Are there allergy-friendly alternatives?
Use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds to accommodate allergies.
- → What cuisine style is this?
This dish blends global flavors, combining Asian-inspired ube with fresh vegetables and herbs for a fusion twist.