Save Vibrant & Bold Breakfast Toasts offer a lively start to your day with colorful layers like ube spread, creamy avocado, and fresh garnishes that brighten each bite. This fusion breakfast is quick to make and full of flavor, perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunch.
We’ve made these breakfast toasts on weekends for the family, and everyone enjoys picking their own toppings and layering flavors. Sharing them around the table is always a cheerful way to begin the day.
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 the 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 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 & 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 Our family loves making these together, each person building their own toast with favorite extras. The kids especially like the bright pomegranate seeds & it’s a fun way to enjoy breakfast as a group.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, sharp knife
Allergen Information
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
Each toast contains approximately 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Save Serve immediately to enjoy crisp textures & vivid flavors. These breakfast toasts make any morning joyful and bright.
Recipe FAQ
- → What bread is best for these toasts?
Sourdough or multigrain bread offers great texture and flavor, but gluten-free options can be used.
- → Can I substitute ube halaya?
Yes, mashed roasted sweet potato brings similar color and a gentle sweetness if ube is unavailable.
- → How do I add protein?
Top the toasts with a poached or soft-boiled egg for extra protein in your breakfast.
- → Are there dairy-free alternatives?
Use plant-based cream cheese or simply omit it for a fully dairy-free version of the toasts.
- → What can be used instead of pomegranate seeds?
Swap pomegranate seeds for diced tomatoes or mango for a different fruity burst of flavor.
- → How do I serve these toasts?
Enjoy immediately after assembly for the freshest flavor and crisp texture in every bite.