Pin this Vibrant & Bold Breakfast Toasts bring you an energizing and flavorful start to your morning, combining unique spreads and fresh garnishes atop crisp bread. This fusion recipe is easy and stunningly colorful, guaranteed to make breakfast exciting.
I first experimented with these breakfast toasts when I wanted something both visually appealing and delicious to wake up my family. Mixing ube halaya and avocado on crunchy bread instantly became a household favorite.
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 or 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 Mixture:
- In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Mash the Avocado:
- In another bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the 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 and 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.
Pin this These toasts quickly became a weekend tradition for our family. Everyone enjoys customizing their own slice, piling on favorite toppings and colors for cheerful mornings together.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, sharp knife
Nutritional Information
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g (per toast)
Notes
For extra protein, top with a poached egg. Try replacing pomegranate seeds with tomatoes or mango for new flavor twists. Ube halaya can be substituted with mashed roasted sweet potato.
Pin this Start your day with something special: these breakfast toasts invite both creativity and deliciousness to your morning routine.
Frequently Asked Recipe Questions
- → What type of bread works best for vibrant toasts?
Sourdough or multigrain bread provides hearty texture and complements colorful toppings beautifully.
- → Can I substitute ube halaya in this dish?
Yes, mashed roasted sweet potato offers a similar color and sweetness if ube halaya is unavailable.
- → How can I add extra protein to these toasts?
Topping with a poached or soft-boiled egg is a great way to increase protein content and flavor.
- → Are these toasts suitable for gluten-free diets?
Gluten-free bread can be used to accommodate dietary needs without compromising taste or vibrancy.
- → What garnishes enhance flavor and texture?
Radish slices, pomegranate seeds, microgreens, herbs, and sesame seeds add freshness, crunch, and color.
- → How can I make this dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream cheese in the ube layer to create a delicious alternative for lactose-intolerant guests.