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Extreme close-up of rustic sourdough toast topped with whipped cottage cheese, sliced strawberries, fresh blueberries, chopped pistachios, honey, and mint on a vintage ceramic plate.

Cottage Cheese Toast

This easy Cottage Cheese Toast is the perfect high-protein breakfast, lunch, snack, or light dinner. Made with crispy toasted bread, creamy cottage cheese, and endless sweet or savory topping combinations, it's quick to prepare, incredibly satisfying, and completely customizable. From fresh berries and honey to avocado, smoked salmon, and tomatoes, this simple recipe can be enjoyed a different way every day of the week.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Servings 2
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 thick slices sourdough or artisan bread
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd or large curd)
  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional, for savory toast)
  • honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweet toast)
  • flaky sea salt
  • ground black pepper

Sweet Topping Ideas

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Bananas
  • Peaches
  • Apples
  • Pears
  • Honey
  • Maple syrup
  • Chopped walnuts
  • Pecans
  • Almonds
  • Granola
  • Chia seeds
  • Hemp hearts
  • Cinnamon

Savory Topping Ideas

  • Avocado
  • Tomatoes
  • Cucumbers
  • Smoked salmon
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Pesto
  • Fresh basil
  • Dill
  • Chives
  • Everything Bagel seasoning
  • Microgreens
  • Hot honey
  • Balsamic glaze

Instructions
 

  • Toast the bread until golden brown and crisp.
  • Blend the cottage cheese until smooth if desired.
  • Spread about ½ cup cottage cheese over each slice.
  • Add your favorite sweet or savory toppings.
  • Finish with herbs, honey, olive oil, or seasonings.
  • Serve immediately while the toast is crisp.

Notes

Estimated Nutrition (Per Slice, Plain Cottage Cheese Toast)

  • Calories: 255
  • Protein: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Calcium: 18% DV
  • Sodium: 420mg