Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast – high in protein and healthy fats, this tasty version of avocado toast is super simple to make and will become a new favorite for breakfast or lunch!

two slices of avocado toast on a plate

The Best Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

If you’ve recently hopped on the cottage cheese bandwagon, you’re going to love this simple recipe for Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast! It’s a take on traditional avocado toast, with creamy and tangy cottage cheese, and ripe tomatoes, all over toasted sourdough. High in protein and healthy fats, this recipe goes down as one of the easiest and tastiest meals ever!

Try this for breakfast, as a quick lunch, or even as a filling and nutritious snack. And be sure to check out these Savory Cottage Cheese Lunch Bowls for more cottage cheese inspiration!

Ingredients

  • Sourdough Bread – Ezekiel bread, whole grain, or use any bread of your choice
  • Avocado
  • Cottage Cheese – 4% fat cottage cheese or low fat cottage cheese are both great
  • Tomatoes
  • Salt and Pepper

Variations & Swaps

  • Swap the sourdough for your favorite bread or gluten free bread (I love Ezekiel bread)
  • Add other toppings such as sliced radishes, hard-boiled egg, or fresh herbs
  • Swap the cottage cheese for ricotta, whipped feta or cream cheese
  • Try a flaky salt like Maldon Salt instead of sea salt for an extra treat

How to Make Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese

  1. Begin by toasting the slices of bread.
  2. Mash the avocado with a fork and spread evenly on each piece of toast.
  3. Spoon the cottage cheese over the avocado.
  4. Top with tomato slices and a sprinkle of black pepper and sea salt.

More Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast Topping Ideas

There are so many delicious ways to enjoy avocado toast with cottage cheese. Here are just a few ideas for topping your cottage cheese avocado toast:

  • Thinly sliced cucumbers or radishes
  • Sliced raw red onion or pickled red onions
  • Sliced hard boiled eggs or scrambled eggs
  • Smoked salmon
  • Bacon bits
  • Chopped herbs such as basil, cilantro, or chives

FAQs

What are the macros for this recipe?

The macro breakdown for one serving (one slice of toast) is 45 grams of carbs, 15 grams of protein, and 19 grams of fat

Why is cottage cheese good for you?

Cottage Cheese is an excellent source of protein (23 grams per cup!) and calcium. It’s also very low in carbs, making it a great choice for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Cottage Cheese is high in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorous, and Riboflavin.

What to serve with avocado toast?

A serving of fresh fruit or small green salad is the perfect accompaniment to this Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast.

Should I use 4% or low-fat cottage cheese?

The nutritional profiles are actually very similar, so go with whatever you prefer!

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toasted sourdough bread smeared with avocado

toasted sourdough bread smeared with avocado and topped with cottage cheese

cottage cheese avocado toast with tomatoes

slices of sourdough bread topped with avocado, cottage cheese, and tomato

Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Author: Nikki
Course: Breakfast, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado toast, cottage cheese, easy lunch, high protein
Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast - high in protein and healthy fats, this tasty version of avocado toast is super simple to make and will become a new favorite for breakfast or lunch!
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Ingredients 

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 small avocado
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 Roma tomato, sliced
  • Black Pepper
  • Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Toast 2 slices of sourdough bread.
  • Top each slice with mashed avocado, cottage cheese, and tomato slices.
  • Sprinkle with black pepper and sea salt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 9mg, Sodium: 559mg, Potassium: 690mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 478IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 92mg, Iron: 3mg

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