Save Vibrant & Bold Breakfast Toasts are a lively way to start your day, packed with colorful toppings such as ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes. These fusion-style vegetarian toasts are quick to prepare and feature layers of flavor and texture for a joyful breakfast.
When I made these toasts for my family, everyone loved assembling their own and trying different combinations. It became a cheerful breakfast ritual that added color and fun to our mornings.
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 (such as 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.
- Finish & Serve:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately for freshest flavor and best texture.
Save Sharing these toasts always brings back memories of laughter and togetherness at the breakfast table, with kids eager to build their own colorful creation.
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. Use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds as needed.
Nutritional Information (per toast)
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g
Save Finish your toasts with a pinch of fresh herbs for even more vibrancy. Enjoy every colorful bite and start your day with bright energy.
Recipe FAQ
- → What bread works best for these toasts?
Sourdough or multigrain breads provide great texture and flavor, but feel free to choose gluten-free bread if preferred.
- → Can I substitute ube halaya?
If ube isn't available, mashed roasted sweet potato offers similar color and sweetness. Adjust sweetness to taste as needed.
- → How do I keep the avocado fresh on toast?
Mixing avocado with lemon juice helps prevent browning. Prepare just before serving for best color and freshness.
- → What other toppings can I use?
Diced mango or tomato, cucumber slices, and fresh herbs add variety. Use your favorite in-season vegetables for extra zest.
- → Are there dairy-free options available?
You may substitute plant-based cream cheese in the ube layer to keep the toasts dairy-free.
- → How can I make the toasts more filling?
Add a poached or soft-boiled egg, or sprinkle nuts and seeds for extra protein and heartiness.