Cottage Cheese Breakfast Toast
Cottage Cheese Breakfast Toast is a quick, nutritious, and versatile meal perfect for busy mornings. Packed with protein and customizable with sweet or savory toppings, it’s a delicious way to start your day on a healthy note.
Ingredients
Base:
- 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- ½ cup cottage cheese low-fat or full-fat, as desired
Sweet Topping Options (choose one or mix and match):
- Fresh berries ½ cup mixed blueberries, strawberries, raspberries
- ½ banana sliced
- ¼ apple thinly sliced
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Pinch cinnamon
- Chopped walnuts or almonds optional
Savory Topping Options (choose one or mix and match):
- ½ avocado sliced
- Cherry tomatoes halved (about 6–8)
- Olive oil drizzle about 1 tsp
- Fresh basil or parsley chopped
- Sautéed mushrooms with garlic about ¼ cup
- Pinch of chili flakes black pepper, or smoked paprika
Instructions
Toast the Bread:
- Toast bread slices until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes in a toaster or oven.
Spread the Cottage Cheese:
- Let the toast cool slightly, then evenly spread cottage cheese over each slice.
Add Toppings:
- For Sweet Toast: Top with fruit, drizzle with honey or maple syrup, and sprinkle with cinnamon or nuts if desired.
- For Savory Toast: Add avocado, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs, and seasonings as desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice toast if preferred, and serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Use whipped cottage cheese for a smoother, spreadable consistency.
- For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with almond ricotta or blended silken tofu.
- Great for meal prep: pre-chop toppings and store in containers for fast assembly.
- Adjust toppings to taste and dietary needs.