Description
Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast is a vibrant and nutrient-packed breakfast that combines creamy avocado, protein-rich cottage cheese, and hearty whole grain bread. This easy-to-make toast delivers a natural energy boost with healthy fats and protein, balancing fresh flavors and smooth textures for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread (or preferred bread such as sourdough, rye, or gluten-free)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, or chives)
- Red pepper flakes or chili flakes
- Sliced radishes or cucumbers
- Toasted seeds (chia, flax, or sunflower)
- Honey or balsamic glaze (for a touch of sweetness)
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Toast your choice of whole grain bread until it reaches your desired level of crispness, creating a sturdy base that prevents sogginess and holds the toppings well.
- Prepare the Avocado: While the bread toasts, scoop out the ripe avocado into a bowl. Lightly mash it with a fork and mix in fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to enhance flavor and prevent browning.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Generously spread or dollop the fresh cottage cheese over the toasted bread, adding a creamy texture and protein boost.
- Assemble and Garnish: Top the cottage cheese layer with the mashed avocado mixture. Finish with your choice of optional garnishes such as cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, chili flakes, or a drizzle of olive oil to elevate the flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use a ripe avocado that is soft enough to mash easily but is not overripe or brown.
- A crisp toast base prevents sogginess and adds satisfying texture.
- Lemon juice is key to keeping avocado fresh and elevating overall flavor.
- Choose the freshest cottage cheese for the best creamy texture and taste.
- For less mess, spread cottage cheese first, then layer with mashed avocado.
- Store leftover avocado mash and cottage cheese separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh and not recommended for freezing due to texture changes.
- Reheat toast lightly before assembling toppings to keep crispness and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg