Pin Bright & Bold Breakfast Toasts are a vibrant way to start your morning, featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, creamy avocado, and fresh garnishes that instantly uplift your day.
I discovered the magic of layered breakfast toasts when making weekend brunch for friends. The combination of creamy ube and avocado always draws compliments!
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 Layer:
- Mix the ube halaya with cream cheese in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable.
- Prepare Avocado Layer:
- Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
- Spread:
- Spread the ube mixture over two toasts, and the mashed avocado over the remaining two toasts.
- Top & Garnish:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for freshest flavor and best texture.
Pin My kids light up when we build these colorful toasts together & they love choosing their own garnishes for a fun family breakfast.
Required Tools
You'll need a toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, a spreading knife, and a sharp knife to prepare these toasts.
Allergen Information
The recipe contains gluten in the bread and dairy in the cream cheese. Sesame seeds may trigger allergies in some individuals.
Nutritional Information
Each toast contains about 210 calories, 8 g total fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein.
Pin Serve these breakfast toasts fresh and let everyone choose their favorite toppings for a bright start.
Recipe Q&A
- → What type of bread works best for these toasts?
Sourdough and multigrain bread are recommended for texture and flavor, but gluten-free options work well too.
- → Can I substitute ube halaya if I can't find it?
Yes, mashed roasted sweet potato offers similar vibrant color and a hint of sweetness as an alternative.
- → What are some extra topping ideas?
Try adding poached eggs for protein, or swap out pomegranate for diced tomatoes or mango for different flavor notes.
- → How do I make the avocado layer creamy?
Mash ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth, adjusting seasonings for taste.
- → Are these toasts suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, they are vegetarian-friendly. For vegan options, use dairy-free cream cheese to prepare the ube layer.
- → How can I avoid allergens in this dish?
Use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, and omit sesame seeds if sensitive. Verify all ingredient labels before use.