Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast
Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast is a quick, healthy breakfast loaded with protein, healthy fats, and flavor. It combines creamy cottage cheese and fresh avocado on a crispy slice of whole-grain bread, finished with optional toppings like cherry tomatoes, chili flakes, or microgreens.This recipe is highly customizable, takes only 10 minutes, and is perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread
- 1 cup cottage cheese low-fat or full-fat, as preferred
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings:
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tablespoon microgreens or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
Toast the Bread
- Place the bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler. Toast until golden and crisp.
Prepare the Cottage Cheese
- Spoon out 1/2 cup of cottage cheese per toast and set aside.
Slice or Mash the Avocado
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh.
- Slice thinly or mash in a bowl with a fork, depending on your preference.
Assemble the Toast
- Spread cottage cheese evenly on each slice of toast.
- Layer the avocado slices or spread mashed avocado on top of the cottage cheese.
Season and Add Toppings
- Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
- Add optional toppings like cherry tomatoes, chili flakes, microgreens, or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crispy.