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This insanely easy cottage cheese avocado toast combines two of my favorite things: creamy cottage cheese and avocado. Top it with hot honey, lemon and red pepper flakes for the easiest (and tastiest) high protein breakfast ever.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
If you need an ultra-easy breakfast that’s done in less than 5 minutes for busy mornings, I’ve got you covered with this cottage cheese avocado toast recipe. You only need a handful of ingredients for a nourishing breakfast that is also absolutely delicious.
Plain avocado toast is missing one thing: a good source of protein. This super easy breakfast has 13 grams of fiber, 24 grams of protein and the only cooking that’s required is throwing your toast in a toaster. It doesn’t get better than that!
It’s also incredibly easy to customize this quick avocado toast and you can add whatever your favorite toppings are. I love hot honey and red pepper flakes but you can add herbs, bagel seasoning, hot sauce, sriracha, or anything else that you enjoy on avocado toast typically.
As a dietitian I’m a firm believer in a high-protein, balanced breakfast to start off the day. The high protein and fiber of this recipe makes it a perfect healthy breakfast option to keep you full and fueled in minutes.
My second favorite quick cottage cheese breakfast? Cottage cheese with fruit bowls!
Ingredients
- Whole grain toast: This cottage cheese toast starts off with hearty slices of whole grain toast. Any sturdy bread will work- you can use whatever your favorite bread is. Whole grain bread has more fiber compared with white bread so it’s a great addition. Sourdough bread is a great option too.
- Cottage cheese: Cottage cheese is the star of this avocado cottage cheese toast. I prefer whole milk cottage cheese for the best texture and creaminess but any will work, including low fat or fat-free cottage cheese. Good Culture cottage cheese has the most creamy texture in my opinion.
- Fresh avocado: Creamy avocado adds heart-healthy fats, fiber and pairs great with the cottage cheese.
- Hot honey: A drizzle of honey brings sweetness and a little bit of heat to this toast! You can also use regular honey and add extra pepper flakes. This hot honey is my favorite.
- Lemon: Fresh lemon juice adds just the right burst of flavor. Lime juice works too.
- Red pepper flakes: Red pepper flakes or chili flakes add just a little bit of spice! You can add as much or as little as you like.
- Salt + black pepper to taste
Other popular topping ideas are a drizzle of olive oil, sliced tomatoes, fresh herbs, sriracha hot sauce, chili crunch, feta cheese, or even a fried egg.
How to make cottage cheese avocado toast
Step 1: Toast bread until golden brown in a toaster or toaster oven (or darker if you prefer extra crispy toast!).
Step 2: On each slice of toast, add: sliced avocado, a squeeze of lemon juice, ⅓ cup cottage cheese, salt + pepper to taste, a drizzle of hot honey, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
How to store
This toast is best eaten fresh, but you can prep your avocado ahead of time if absolutely necessary. Slice and then squeeze a generous amount of lemon juice to prevent browning. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Assemble the rest of the toast fresh before serving.
Variations + topping ideas
- Instead of toast you can also use English muffins, bagels or even serve on top of roasted potatoes.
- Add a fried egg or hard-boiled egg to each slice of toast for extra protein.
- Make a quick avocado mash first instead of avocado slices.
- Add smoked salmon for an avocado cottage cheese and smoked salmon toast.
- Add slices of fresh tomatoes or even sliced bell pepper and red onion for a veggie boost.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs, chives or sliced green onions.
- Instead of layering, dice avocado and mix with cottage cheese plus dijon mustard and spices for a topping similar in texture to an egg salad.
- Make a single slice instead of two for a great snack option!
More cottage cheese breakfast ideas
- Cottage Cheese Blueberry Muffins
- Cottage Cheese Egg Bake
- Cottage Cheese Bagel
- Cottage Cheese Smoothie
- Cottage Cheese with Fruit
- Cottage Cheese Oatmeal Pancakes
- Blended Cottage Cheese
Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread, or English muffin or bagel
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4-1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2/3 cup cottage cheese
- hot honey, to taste
- red pepper flakes, to taste
- salt + black pepper, to taste
Optional topping ideas
- everything bagel seasoning
- finely chopped herbs
- chili crunch
- sliced tomato
- fried egg
Instructions
- Toast bread until golden brown in a toaster or toaster oven.
- On each slice of toast, add: sliced avocado, a squeeze of lemon juice, ⅓ cup cottage cheese, salt + pepper to taste, a drizzle of hot honey, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
