Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast is a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack that combines creamy ripe avocado with tangy cottage cheese on crispy toasted bread. This recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, is simple to prepare, highly customizable, and packed with heart-healthy fats and protein to fuel your day.
- Author: Nina
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizers
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (use gluten-free bread if desired)
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado (slightly yielding to gentle pressure)
- 1/2 cup smooth, small-curd cottage cheese
- 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Cherry tomatoes, sliced
- Radishes, thinly sliced
- Red chili flakes
- Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, dill)
- Honey (for a sweet version)
- Fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries)
- Poached or fried egg (for protein boost)
- Plant-based cottage cheese alternative (e.g., almond ricotta for vegan option)
- Toast the bread: Toast your choice of whole grain or sourdough bread to your preferred level of crunch, ensuring a sturdy and crispy base that holds up well to the toppings.
- Prepare the avocado: Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Lightly mash with a fork, then add fresh lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the cottage cheese: Spread a generous layer of smooth cottage cheese evenly onto each slice of toasted bread, creating a creamy foundation.
- Add the avocado: Top the cottage cheese layer with the mashed avocado, spreading it smoothly and evenly for a luscious finish.
- Garnish and serve: Enhance your toast by adding optional toppings such as sliced radishes, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, or chili flakes. Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture.
- Toast bread thoroughly to prevent sogginess from moist toppings.
- Season avocado and cottage cheese separately for balanced flavor.
- Use fresh lemon juice to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
- Customize toppings to suit sweet, savory, or spicy preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: avocado toast, cottage cheese toast, healthy breakfast, protein breakfast, quick recipe, vegetarian, customizable toast