Save to Pinterest Vibrant & bold breakfast toasts offer a flavorful start featuring eye-catching toppings like ube spread, creamy avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively morning.
I first tried combining ube and avocado on toast during a weekend brunch and was amazed by how the bright colors made breakfast feel special. It quickly became my go-to meal for sharing with friends or family.
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.
- Apply Spreads:
- 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 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 to Pinterest My family loves gathering around the kitchen to customize their breakfast toasts with each person's favorite toppings. It's a cheerful way to encourage creativity and share a wholesome start together.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, sharp knife
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (bread) and dairy (cream cheese). Sesame seeds may trigger allergies. Use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds if needed. Always check product labels.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g (per toast)
Save to Pinterest Enjoy these bright & bold toasts while they're fresh for the best taste. They make any morning colorful and memorable.
Common Recipe Questions
- → Can I use a different bread type?
Yes! Choose multigrain, sourdough, or gluten-free bread for your base, depending on preference or dietary need.
- → Where can I find ube jam?
Ube halaya is available in Asian grocery stores. If unavailable, mashed roasted sweet potato offers similar color and sweetness.
- → How do I keep the avocado layer fresh?
Mash the avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning, and serve the toasts immediately for best flavor and texture.
- → What garnishes work well for these toasts?
Try radish, microgreens, pomegranate seeds, sesame, or fresh herbs. Tomatoes or mango can be swapped for pomegranate.
- → How can I add extra protein?
Add a poached or soft-boiled egg atop any toast for added nutrition and flavor.
- → Are these toasts vegetarian?
Yes, all ingredients are vegetarian. Use dairy-free cream cheese for a vegan version.