Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

by Kayla Berman on November 18, 2024 0 comments

Start your day on a deliciously balanced note with my Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast recipe. Between the protein-packed dairy, heart-healthy fat from avocado, and tangy, prebiotic sourdough toast, this hearty breakfast is sure to satisfy even the deepest hunger.

As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While I’m not one to play favorites, I’ve found that starting my morning with a high-protein, high-fiber meal inevitably leads to better outcomes for my day overall. After all, how can I be ready for the adventures of life if my fuel tank is empty??

From egg white oatmeal and protein chia pudding to ham & cheese egg cups and high-protein breakfast burritos, there are plenty of yummy choices for both sweet tooths and salt lovers. This fun little mashup between cottage cheese breakfast toast and a classic avocado tartine is the perfect recipe when you don’t want to choose between sweet and savory.

Tangy sourdough toast acts as our base, while the mild milky flavor of cottage cheese and rich creaminess of avocado are perfectly primed to lean either way. A drizzle of honey adds sweetness that is balanced with flaky sea salt, while a sprinkle of fiery red pepper flakes and squeeze of tart lemon juice adds intrigue. It’s just like your favorite café, but at home. Delightful!

Are you as obsessed with cottage cheese breakfast ideas as I am? If so, you should check out my cottage cheese scrambled eggs, cottage cheese fruit bowls, cottage cheese ice cream, and frozen cottage cheese bark next!

Why You’ll Love This Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast Recipe

Quick & Easy – Simplicity is key, especially first thing in the morning. This breakfast recipe is about as straightforward as it gets—the only cooking you need to do is toasting your bread! All in, you’re looking at just 5 minutes of active prep time.
Beautiful & Customizable – They say you eat with your eyes first—if that’s the case, prepare your peepers for a veritable feast! The pale, ombre green of avocado against the golden hue of honey and brick red pepper flakes is pretty as a picture. Plus, you can easily adjust the recipe to add any extra flair you like—a jammy soft-boiled egg with a saffron yellow yolk, a pinch of colorful microgreens, a few edible flowers… treat it as your canvas!
Budget-Friendly – We’ve all heard that Millennials and Gen Z’s can’t afford to buy houses because of our avocado toast obsessions, right? Well, with this cost-effective DIY recipe, you’ll save upwards of $10 per serving depending on where you live—so you can eat your heart out while also saving up for the house of your dreams.

Nutritional Deep Dive

If you’ve been on the hunt for a balanced macro breakfast, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better option than my avocado toast with cottage cheese! With 17.5 grams of protein, 14.5 grams of fat, 6 grams of fiber and 26.4 grams of net carbs, this little beauty really has it all. Better yet, each serving is just 310 calories!

Of course, it’s also a snap to adjust the macros to suit your needs. The toppings and type of toast you use can change the overall nutritional profile. For example, make it:

Higher Protein by adding an egg or meat—think bacon, turkey bacon, sliced deli turkey, or chicken breakfast sausage.
Lower Carb by opting for your favorite keto-friendly bread (e.g. HERO).
Higher Fiber by using whole-grain sourdough and adding the veggies of your choice (e.g. sprouts, microgreens, sliced radishes, arugula) or serving with a side of berries.
Lower Calorie by omitting the honey.
Higher Fat by adding a drizzle of cold-pressed finishing olive oil.

Ingredient Spotlight: I’ve already ranted and raved about how awesome cottage cheese is and how it’s my favorite easy way to add protein to my day, so today I want to highlight the nutritional excellence of avocado! In case you didn’t know, these bumpy-skinned, creamy-fleshed little marvels are health heavyweights.

They offer a high dose of monounsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid—an omega 9 fatty acid that has been shown to reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol, boost “good” HDL cholesterol, and improves insulin sensitivity. They’re also rich in fiber, with roughly 10 grams per fruit.

As if that weren’t enough to love, avocados are also rich in essential vitamins and minerals including magnesium, folate, vitamins B6, C, E, and K. They also have more potassium than bananas—making them great for muscle recovery after tough workouts. Honestly, if avocado isn’t considered a superfood, then I don’t know what is!

Ingredients & Substitutions

As promised, you only need a handful of ingredients to make this tasty cottage cheese and avocado toast:

Sourdough Bread – I personally think sourdough is the best bread for avocado toast, and if I’m being honest, most bread applications. The slow fermentation makes it lower FODMAP, makes the nutrients more bioavailable, and it just tastes the best! That said, any relatively sturdy bread you like will do the trick.
Cottage Cheese – I prefer Daisy low-fat, but you are welcome to use any brand, curd size, or fat-content cottage cheese you prefer.
Avocado – The crown jewel of the whole affair! Look for ones that yield slightly under gentle pressure from your thumb and that have a bright green hue underneath when you flick off their stem “button.”
Honey – If possible, try to find some small-batch local honey to both support local agriculture and broaden your palate. As a bonus, not only can you try a wider range of specific flavors (like sweet-tart sourwood honey or molasses-y poison ivy honey), but local honey can also help treat some allergies.
Fresh Lemon Juice – As a general rule, fresh citrus juice will always taste better than bottled. To get the most juice from each fruit, roll it firmly on your work surface for 10-15 seconds before slicing it open.
Sea Salt – If you’ve got it, this is a great place to use flaky finishing salt like Maldon or sel gris. If not, fine sea salt or kosher salt will do the trick!
Red Pepper Flakes – Optional for a pop of tongue-tingling heat, which provides a lovely foil for the sweetness of honey. Add as much as you like to taste!

How To Make Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

This quick and easy open-faced breakfast sandwich comes together in just a few simple steps:

Step 1: Spread the cottage cheese on top of the toasted slice of sourdough bread.

Step 2: Slice the avocado. Cut the avocado in half. Place one half of the avocado face down on a cutting board. Carefully peel the skin off of the avocado. Then cut the avocado into thin slices and gently fan them out. Place the avocado slices on top of the cottage cheese.

Step 3: Add the honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!

slice of sourdough toast on a white plate.

sliced avocado added on top of the sourdough toast with cottage cheese.

Optional Variations

Want to make some modifications? You’re the boss! Here are just a few dietary adaptations to consider:

Gluten-Free – Feel free to swap in your favorite gluten-free bread to make it celiac-friendly.
Dairy-Free – You’re welcome to use your favorite vegan cottage cheese instead.
Added Sugar-Free – Skip the drizzle of honey to avoid sugar. You could always swap in a vinegary hot sauce like cholula or some dollops of chili crisp in its place!
Smooth – Not a fan of squeaky cottage cheese curds? No worries! You can either blend it first to make it perfectly smooth and luscious, or swap in Skyr, labna, or greek yogurt for a tangier, less salty take.

Expert Tips

Making this avocado and cottage cheese toast is a snap, but there are a few helpful tricks to keep in mind:

Get Some Color. I know some folks who like their toast barely toasted, with just enough heat to give the bread a slightly rougher exterior. However, since we’re adding quite a few toppings (including cottage cheese, which is somewhat wet), you’ll want to toast the bread well enough to make it nice and sturdy. I recommend aiming for at least a light golden brown color.
Slicing Smarts. If you want to make the prettiest cottage cheese avocado toast around, you’ve gotta learn how to slice your avocado correctly. The easiest move is to halve the avocado, then scoop out the flesh of a half using a spoon to assist. Next, slice thinly from pole to pole, cutting straight down—not at an angle. This should make it very easy to fan the avocado slices out, making it look extra professional!
Sprinkle & Drizzle From a Height. When you’re seasoning food with salt or drizzling on a garnish like honey, it’s better to do so from about a foot above the plate. Why? Sprinkling from high helps to achieve more even distribution, like drizzling from high prevents pooling in one spot.

Serving Suggestions

This cottage cheese avocado toast is so versatile that it can easily take center stage at a casual brunch or make a quick, satisfying solo snack. Whether you’re making this for a crowd or just yourself, these serving ideas will add delicious variety:

Avocado Toast Bar: Hosting a brunch gathering? Set up a DIY avocado toast bar with various toppings like cottage cheese, sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, microgreens, smoked salmon, and a selection of fresh herbs for everyone to build their own ideal plate.
As Part of a Breakfast Platter: Pair with salty air fried chicken sausage and berry yogurt granola cups for a balanced breakfast spread that hits all the right sweet and savory notes.
Post-Workout Fuel-Up: Serve alongside a sunshiny banana orange smoothie for a satisfying, muscle soothing snack after your next sweat session.
Cottage Cheese, Avocado, & Egg Toast: Top each slice with a jammy air-fried soft boiled egg for a protein-packed breakfast or brunch. The runny yolk adds a creamy texture that complements the crispiness of the toast and the freshness of the avocado.
Lunch Date: Serve the avocado toast alongside an arugula salad tossed with a light vinaigrette for a light n’ lovely lunch.
Crispy Chickpeas: For added crunch and vegetarian protein, top the toast with roasted chickpeas. Season them with paprika or cumin for an extra kick of spice.

Storage and Reheating Instructions

This avocado cottage cheese toast is best served immediately. Since toast goes stale quickly and avocado oxidizes and turns brown, I recommend you only make as much as you’ll want to eat in a single sitting.
That said, if you do have leftovers, you can cover and refrigerate them for 12-24 hours. The lemon juice will help ward off browning for a bit, just not for very long!

FAQs

Is avocado toast actually healthy? Are cottage cheese and avocado healthy?

It depends on your definition of “healthy” and the recipe you use, but I’d say this avocado cottage cheese toast is, at the very least, quite nutritious. Cottage cheese is high in protein and calcium, avocado is high in monounsaturated fat and fiber, and sourdough toast is packed with prebiotic goodness!

Can you put cottage cheese on avocado toast? Is it good? Do avocado and cottage cheese go together?

You sure can! And, while taste is subjective, I think the combo of avocado and cottage cheese on toast is supremely delicious. If you like cottage cheese and you like avocado, I bet you’ll like them together!

Can you use white bread for avocado toast?

Sure! Just note that white bread is typically considered less nutritious than sourdough or whole grain bread.

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