Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

This cottage cheese avocado toast is a high-protein twist on the classic! Perfect for a healthy breakfast or lunch, combining creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and egg for a satisfying meal with 30g of protein per serving.

My love for avocado toast runs deep, and adding cottage cheese takes it to the NEXT LEVEL. This avocado cottage cheese toast is a high-protein twist on the classic, making it perfect for a balanced breakfast or lunch, packing 30g of protein. Not only is it delicious, but the extra protein makes it even more filling, keeping you satisfied for hours.

I love cottage cheese for its high protein content and creamy, neutral taste that pairs well with almost anything. It enhances the avocado beautifully, and adding a hard-boiled egg boosts the protein even more, making this toast a perfectly balanced meal.

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need 6 key ingredients to make this high protein avocado toast.

• Cottage cheese: Use any kind you prefer, whether whole fat, reduced fat, or small curd.
• Avocado: Choose one with dark purple-black skin that yields to gentle pressure. Avoid overripe avocados, as they can be too mushy and difficult to slice.
• Bread: Any type works, but I recommend sourdough or whole grain for extra fiber and protein.
• Egg: A nutrient-dense addition packed with healthy fats, protein, choline, and vitamin D. I prefer free-range or organic eggs for the best quality.
• Dijon mustard: Adds a bit of tang. I love using old-fashioned, grainy Dijon mustard.
• Red onion: Brings freshness and a pop of colour—because we eat with our eyes too!
• Sesame seeds and parsley: Toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped parsley are optional but add a lovely touch of flavor.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts is located on the recipe card below.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

Boil the egg: Place the egg in a medium pot and cover it with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and remove it from the heat. Let the egg sit in the hot water for 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath immediately to stop cooking. Once cool, gently crack and peel the shell.

Toast the bread: Toast your bread to your desired level of crispiness.

Make the avocado mix: In a medium bowl, combine the avocado, cottage cheese, sliced hard-boiled egg, onion, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mash the avocado and egg until smooth, then mix well.

Assemble: Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on one slice of toast and the other half on the second slice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and parsley. Enjoy!

Substitutions and Variations

• Gluten-free: Use your favourite gluten-free bread.
• Dairy-free: Unfortunately, I haven’t found a good dairy-free cottage cheese substitute yet.
• Spicy: Mix in 1 teaspoon of sriracha and top with red pepper flakes.
• Greek: Add 1 tablespoon of feta cheese and top with cherry tomatoes, olives, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Egg-free: Simply omit the egg or replace it with a small tin of tuna, mashed cannellini beans, or edamame.

Tip: For a quicker morning prep, boil a batch of eggs at the start of the week and store them in the fridge until needed. This cuts down on prep time and makes assembling your toast even easier. Plus, hard-boiled eggs are a great protein-packed snack to have on hand!

How to Store

For optimal freshness, I recommend making the avocado toast with cottage cheese mix just before serving. However, if needed, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day without turning brown.

Recipe FAQ

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If you try this cottage cheese avocado toast recipe or have a question, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.

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