Save to Pinterest Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
These breakfast toasts always remind me of Sunday mornings when my family would gather around the kitchen, experimenting with different spreads and toppings. Making these together is a fun way to kickstart our day with laughter and good food.
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 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.
- Spread Layers:
- 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.
- Sesame & Oil:
- 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 Sharing this recipe with my kids brought out their creativity as they chose their own garnishes, turning simple toast into edible art. It's always a joy to see their eyes light up at breakfast.
Required Tools
You'll need a toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, a spreading knife, and a sharp knife to prepare these breakfast toasts easily.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains gluten (bread) and dairy (cream cheese). Sesame seeds may cause allergies. Adjust ingredients for dietary needs and read product labels.
Nutritional Information
Each toast provides about 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save to Pinterest A lively plate of these breakfast toasts makes mornings brighter. Try different layers and toppings to fit your mood or season.
Recipe FAQs
- → What kind of bread works best for these toasts?
Sourdough or multigrain bread offers great texture and flavor, but gluten-free bread can be substituted as needed.
- → Can I replace ube halaya with another ingredient?
Mashed roasted sweet potato provides similar color and sweetness, making it a suitable alternative.
- → How do I keep avocado from browning?
Lemon juice in the avocado layer helps maintain its fresh green color and flavor.
- → What garnishes can I use besides pomegranate seeds?
Diced tomatoes or mango add brightness and a refreshing twist to these vibrant toasts.
- → Are there dairy-free options for cream cheese?
Dairy-free cream cheese works well and keeps the creamy texture in the ube layer.
- → Can I add more protein to these toasts?
A poached or soft-boiled egg boosts protein while complementing the other toppings.
- → What tools do I need for preparing these toasts?
A toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, and sharp knives make preparation quick and easy.