Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
I first tried making these breakfast toasts after discovering ube halaya at my local Asian grocery store. The combination of creamy avocado and sweet ube immediately made breakfast more exciting for my 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.
- Prepare Avocado Spread:
- In another bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black 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 or fresh herbs.
- Add Finishing Touches:
- 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 Weekend mornings are extra fun when my kids help decorate each toast with their favorite toppings. It&s a colorful start to a cozy day 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 cause allergies. For allergies, use gluten-free bread or dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds. Always check labels.
Nutritional Information (per toast)
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g
Save Enjoy a nourishing, colorful breakfast that brings a burst of flavor and happiness to your morning table.