Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast Recipe
Avocado cottage cheese toast is a simple, high-protein snack or breakfast that’s packed with flavor. The creamy cottage cheese, rich avocados, and juicy tomatoes come together on crispy bread for the perfect balance of textures. Top it with your favorite extras for a satisfying meal any time of day.
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread - I use my bread machine cottage cheese bread
- 8 tablespoons cottage cheese
- 8 cherry tomatoes - quartered
- 1/2 large avocado - thinly sliced
- salt and pepper to taste - or everything but the bagel seasoning
- handful arugula
Instructions
- Begin by toasting the bread. You can use a toaster, an air fryer, or a pan on the stove.2 slices bread
- When the toast is ready, place it on a plate and spread cottage cheese over it.8 tablespoons cottage cheese
- Add the diced cherry tomatoes followed by the avocado.8 cherry tomatoes, 1/2 large avocado
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before garnishing with arugula. Enjoy!salt and pepper to taste, handful arugula
Notes
- Snack option: Half the recipe for a quick snack: 1 slice of bread, 4 tablespoons cottage cheese, 4 cherry tomatoes, 1/4 avocado, salt, pepper, and arugula.
- Best bread choice: Sourdough, whole grain, or a crusty baguette work great for a sturdy base.
- Make it creamy: Mash the avocado with a fork in a bowl before spreading it for an even, smooth layer.
- Add protein: Top with an egg, smoked salmon, or even a sprinkle of hemp seeds for extra grams of protein.
- Serving tip: This toast is best enjoyed fresh, but if needed, store toppings separately and assemble right before eating.
Storage instructions:
- Store toppings separately - Keep the avocado, cottage cheese, and tomatoes in an airtight container in the fridge to prevent soggy toast.
- Keep the toast crisp - If storing bread, keep it in a dry container and re-toast before assembling.
- Prevent avocado browning - Drizzle avocado slices with a little lemon juice and store them in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap pressed against them.
- Best when fresh - This toast is best enjoyed right after making, but you can prep ingredients ahead for quick assembly.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 558kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1073mg | Potassium: 1011mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 977IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 3mg