High Protein Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese

If you’re looking for a filling, satisfying and nutrition-packed breakfast, this Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast is a must-try! With just three main ingredients (plus endless topping options), it’s the perfect quick and easy option, balanced with protein, fiber, and nourishing fats to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning!

As a busy mom, I know how chaotic mornings can be (we’re in this together! haha), but the dietitian in me knows how key a nourishing breakfast is to the trajectory of the day. Having  quick options that you (and the kids) love is a game-changer. After the success of my spicy cottage cheese toast with chili oil, I wanted to create another savoury breakfast toast that was equally easy and satisfying—and bonus, it takes just 5 minutes to prep!

Enter Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

Avocado toast will never get old for me, but it often lacks the protein needed to keep you full longer than 30 minutes. Of course you can always add an egg, but if you’re in a pinch and want an instant, no-cook protein boost, cottage cheese is the answer (its got over 25 grams of protein per cup)!

With its creamy texture and  impressive protein boost, it transforms your toast into a balanced, satisfying meal in no time. Perfect for busy mornings, this simple upgrade ensures you stay fueled and ready to take on the day.

What You Need To Make

I wanted to create a simple recipe using three core ingredients, but that’s also incredibly versatile, so you can customize it to suit your taste or cravings.

Cottage Cheese: While you might see cream cheese or ricotta cheese more traditionally on toast, I love to opt for cottage cheese as a no-cook versatile protein ( I even use it in my warm and creamy queso dip or in my high protein chocolate mousse). It’s a nutrition powerhouse that helps keep you full longer and it’s a great source of calcium and probiotics, supporting gut and bone health. 

Avocado: Creamy, rich, and packed with heart-healthy fats, avocado adds a dose of fiber, plus antioxidant Vitamin E. It’s a great addition to cottage cheese creating the perfect creamy topping for crunchy toast. I like to dice it up and mix it with the cottage cheese, making it easier to spread over the toast.

Bread (to toast) – You can really use any bread for this recipe, but my favorites are sourdough or a sprouted grain bread like Silver Hills. With the moisture from the avocado and cottage cheese, you want a sturdy bread that will crisp up well and keep it’s structure when the toppings are added. 

Salt, pepper & spices : No bland toast here! At the very least, I always add salt and pepper, but I often add additional spices like everything but the bagel seasoning or chili flakes.  Salt brings out the flavor of the avocado and the seasonings are a nice way to give you options and customize to your heart’s content!

How To Make It

Take This Toast to the Next Level

This toast is one of those recipes that you can always ADD to. Here are some ways you can take this recipe to the next level:

Flavor Boosters: Seasonings and spices are a great way to add some extra flavor to a dish. Try this with everything bagel seasoning (my fave), chili crisp oil, chili flakes, a squeeze of lime or even some sesame seeds or hemp hearts (for some extra protein and crunch).

Add some extra protein: Top with a fried or poached egg, or layer in some smoked salmon for an even greater protein boost.

Veggies: This would be amazing topped with arugula (and a drizzle of balsamic), sautéed  asparagus or mushrooms, or tomatoes.