Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
When I first tried combining ube and avocado on toast, it was an instant hit with my family. The bright layers and fresh garnishes always make breakfast feel extra special.
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.
- Make Ube Layer:
- In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Prepare Avocado Layer:
- 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 Toasts:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Save My children love making their own toasts with playful layers. It has become a cheerful tradition every weekend to experiment with new toppings together.
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
Per toast: Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g
Save This toast is a simple way to bring more joy and color to your mornings. Enjoy immediately for the freshest flavor.
Common Questions
- → Can I use a different type of bread?
Absolutely, sourdough, multigrain, gluten-free, or any hearty bread works well to hold the toppings.
- → Where can I find ube halaya?
Ube halaya is commonly available in Asian grocery stores. You can also substitute with mashed roasted sweet potato.
- → Are there alternative garnishes I can use?
Diced tomatoes, mango, or extra fresh herbs make excellent substitutes for pomegranate and microgreens.
- → How can I add protein to these toasts?
Top with a poached or soft-boiled egg for extra protein and richness.
- → How do I make this dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream cheese in the ube spread and check all ingredient labels for allergens.
- → Which kitchen tools do I need?
A toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, and sharp knife are all you need for assembly.