Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts

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Savor bright breakfast toasts featuring creamy ube halaya blended with cream cheese and mashed avocado seasoned with lemon. Each slice is crowned with crisp radish, pomegranate seeds, microgreens, and toasted sesame. Drizzle with olive oil for extra depth. The harmonious blend of crunchy sourdough, velvety spreads, and vibrant toppings creates a fusion-inspired vegetarian plate that energizes your morning. For added protein, top with a poached egg or swap ingredients for new flavors. Easy to customize, these toasts deliver bold taste and visual appeal in just minutes.

Updated on Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:14:00 GMT
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Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.

This recipe always brings cheerful energy to my mornings. Every bite combines creamy, tangy, and crunchy flavors that brighten the day.

Ingredients

  • Bread: 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
  • Ube halaya: 1/2 cup purple yam jam
  • Cream cheese: 2 tbsp softened
  • Avocado: 1 ripe, peeled and pitted
  • Lemon juice: 1 tsp
  • Salt: Pinch
  • Black pepper: Pinch
  • Radishes: 4, thinly sliced
  • Pomegranate seeds: 1/4 cup
  • Microgreens or fresh herbs: 2 tbsp (suggest cilantro, parsley)
  • Toasted sesame seeds: 1 tbsp
  • Extra virgin olive oil: Drizzle

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.
Mash Avocado:
In another bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Spread Toppings:
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 finish with a light drizzle of olive oil.
Serve:
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
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Kids love decorating their own toast with all the colorful toppings. It turns breakfast into a happy moment we look forward to 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. Always check product labels for substitutions.

Nutritional Information

Per toast: Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g.

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These breakfast toasts are both beautiful and energizing. Try mixing up the toppings each time for endless morning inspiration.

Recipe Questions & Answers

How do I achieve perfectly golden toast?

Use a toaster or grill pan, and toast the bread until it's crisp and golden on both sides without burning.

Can I replace the ube halaya?

Yes, use mashed roasted sweet potato for a similar color and sweetness if ube halaya is unavailable.

What garnishes work best for a fusion touch?

Combine thinly sliced radish, pomegranate seeds, microgreens, and toasted sesame seeds for flavor and color.

Are these toasts suitable for gluten-free diets?

You can substitute gluten-free bread to make the dish suitable for gluten-free diets.

How can I increase the protein content?

Add a poached or soft-boiled egg on top for extra protein and a heartier breakfast plate.

How do I keep the avocado layer from browning?

Mix avocado with lemon juice to slow browning and spread immediately on fresh toast.

Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts

Sourdough toasts topped with ube, avocado, radish, and fresh garnishes. Colorful fusion for a cheerful breakfast.

Prep Time
15 min
Time to Cook
5 min
Overall Time
20 min
Created by Emily Scott


Skill Level Easy

Culinary Roots Fusion

Makes 4 Portions

Diet Details Vegetarian-Friendly

What You'll Need

Bread

01 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread

Ube Layer

01 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
02 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

Avocado Layer

01 1 ripe avocado
02 1 teaspoon lemon juice
03 Pinch salt
04 Pinch black pepper

Garnishes & Extras

01 4 radishes, thinly sliced
02 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
03 2 tablespoons microgreens or fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley)
04 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
05 Drizzle extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 01

Toast Bread: Toast the bread slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp.

Step 02

Prepare Ube Spread: Combine ube halaya and softened cream cheese in a small mixing bowl. Stir until fully smooth and spreadable.

Step 03

Prepare Avocado Spread: Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until creamy.

Step 04

Spread Toppings: Evenly spread ube mixture over two of the toast slices, and avocado mixture over the remaining two slices.

Step 05

Garnish Toasts: Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or fresh herbs.

Step 06

Finish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the prepared toasts and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

Tools You'll Need

  • Toaster or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spreading knife
  • Sharp knife

Allergy Info

Review each item for allergens and reach out to a healthcare provider if unsure.
  • Contains gluten from bread and dairy from cream cheese.
  • Sesame seeds may cause allergic reactions.
  • For allergen-sensitive preparation, use gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, or exclude sesame seeds. Always verify product labels.

Nutrition Info (per portion)

Info for reference only. Always check with your doctor for health guidance.
  • Energy (Calories): 210
  • Fats: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Proteins: 5 g