Pin It Vibrant & bold breakfast toasts offer a lively, flavorful start to your day, featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes. These fusion-inspired vegetarian toasts make mornings more exciting with every bite.
I first tried combining ube and avocado on toast after seeing a fusion brunch trend on social media. The vibrant colors and unique flavors immediately won my family over, and it has since become our weekend breakfast 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 ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Make Avocado Spread:
- Mash avocado in another bowl with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble Toasts:
- Spread the ube mixture over two toasts and the avocado mixture over the remaining two toasts.
- Add Toppings:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Pin It My family loves building their own toast with favorite toppings and watching the colors come together. It sparks creativity in the kitchen and brings everyone to the breakfast table with a smile.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, sharp knife
Allergen Information
Contains gluten and dairy. Sesame seeds may trigger allergies. For dietary needs, use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or omit sesame seeds.
Nutritional Information
Each toast delivers about 210 calories, 8 g fat, 30 g carbohydrates, and 5 g protein, making them a balanced vegetarian breakfast choice.
Pin It Start your day with these beautiful breakfast toasts and enjoy a burst of color and flavor every morning!
Recipe FAQs
- → What is ube halaya and where can I find it?
Ube halaya is a sweet purple yam jam, commonly used in Filipino treats. Find it in Asian grocery stores or online.
- → Can I use another bread type for these toasts?
Yes, swap sourdough for multigrain, gluten-free, or your favorite bread for taste and dietary needs.
- → Are these toasts suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the ingredients listed are vegetarian, featuring plant-based toppings and dairy.
- → How can I add more protein to this dish?
Add a poached or soft-boiled egg atop your toast for additional protein and flavor.
- → What alternatives can I use for pomegranate seeds?
Try diced tomatoes, mango, or other fruits for a different burst of flavor and color.
- → Can these toasts be made dairy-free?
Use dairy-free cream cheese instead of regular to make it completely dairy-free.