Pin It Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
I first discovered ube halaya at a local market, and since then, it has become my secret weapon for beautiful breakfast dishes. Mixing it with cream cheese and pairing with creamy avocado creates a brunch moment everyone remembers.
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 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.
- Prepare 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 Toppings:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Garnish:
- 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.
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My kids always request these bright toasts on weekends. Their favorite part is sprinkling extra pomegranate seeds for that pop of crunch and color.
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 if needed.
Nutritional Information (per toast)
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g
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Bright & bold breakfast toasts are the ultimate way to start your day. Enjoy them fresh, and let everyone add their own extra toppings for best fun.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How can I achieve crispy toast?
Use a toaster or grill pan to toast bread slices until golden and crisp, ensuring even browning for best texture.
- → What alternatives can I use for ube halaya?
Replace ube halaya with mashed roasted sweet potato for similar sweetness and vibrant color if ube is unavailable.
- → Can I add extra protein to these toasts?
Top with poached or soft-boiled eggs for additional protein and a richer flavor profile.
- → How do I make this gluten-free or dairy-free?
Use gluten-free bread and dairy-free cream cheese to accommodate dietary restrictions, ensuring allergen safety.
- → What garnishes work best for added flavor?
Try microgreens, fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, sesame seeds, or swap pomegranate seeds with mango or tomatoes for freshness.
- → How should I serve the toasts for optimal texture?
Serve immediately after assembling to maintain desired crispness and the freshness of toppings.