Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
When I first made these toasts for my family, the vivid purple ube next to creamy avocado always sparked conversation. They bring so much fun to our breakfast table and everyone loves customizing their own slice.
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.
- Mix ube layer:
- 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 and 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.
Save My kids get excited when they see the bright colors on their plates. These toasts often turn our rushed mornings into a creative, fun family ritual.
Required Tools
Gather a toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, a spreading knife, and a sharp knife for slicing garnishes.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains gluten (in bread) and dairy (cream cheese). Sesame seeds are a common allergen. Use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds as needed and always check labels.
Nutritional Information
Each toast provides about 210 calories, 8 g fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save Serve these bright toasts immediately so every bite stays crisp and fresh. Enjoy a splash of color to start your day with joy.
Cooking Questions
- → Can I use a different bread type?
Yes, multigrain, gluten-free, or traditional sourdough all work well for adding crunch and flavor variety.
- → What can I substitute for ube halaya?
Mashed roasted sweet potato is a colorful, mildly sweet option if ube halaya is unavailable.
- → How can I make these toasts dairy-free?
Swap cream cheese for a plant-based spread or simply omit it. Ube on its own is naturally dairy-free.
- → Are there alternative topping ideas?
Try diced tomatoes, mango, sliced cucumber, or different herbs such as basil for new flavors and textures.
- → What is the best way to serve the toasts?
Toast and assemble immediately before serving to preserve crispness and freshness of all toppings.