Cottage Cheese Toast Recipe
Cottage cheese toast is a simple, protein-packed snack or light meal. Creamy cottage cheese is spread over crisp toasted bread and finished with your favorite sweet or savory toppings. It’s endlessly customizable, satisfying, and takes just minutes to prepare for breakfast, lunch, or anytime.
Equipment
- Toaster or toaster oven
- Bread knife
- Measuring cup (1/4 cup)
- Butter knife or small offset spatula
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- sliced cucumbers & baby tomatoes
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- a pinch of flaky sea salt and black pepper over the top
- 1 tbsp black olive tapenade store bought
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 tbsp thinly sliced red onion
- fresh dill sprigs optional
- Pinch flaky sea salt
- ¼ avocado sliced into
- 2 oz smoked salmon
- ½ tsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 hard boiled egg sliced
- ⅓ sprinkle of cinnamon
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- banana
- 1 slice sprouted bread or bread of choice
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ¼ cup mixed berries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc
- ¼ cup cottage cheese
Instructions
- Toast the bread until it’s lightly browned or reaches your preferred level of crispness.
- Spread 1/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese evenly over the warm toast.
- If you’re adding nut butter or tapenade, spread those directly onto the toast first, then layer the cottage cheese on top.
- Add your choice of toppings, whether sweet or savory, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use thick, sturdy bread like sourdough or whole grain to prevent sogginess from the cottage cheese.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt, chili flakes, or a drizzle of honey on top.