Description
Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese is a protein-rich, creamy, and satisfying breakfast that blends the heart-healthy benefits of avocado with the high-protein power of cottage cheese and eggs. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this recipe delivers both nutrition and flavor for a wholesome start to your day.
Ingredients
1 slice sourdough bread
Olive oil, for toasting
1/2 avocado, smashed with lemon or lime juice and salt
1/3 cup cottage cheese
2 eggs, prepared to preference (fried, poached, scrambled, or hard-boiled)
Topping ideas: microgreens, green onions, tomato slices, red onion, chili crunch or bagel seasoning, flaky sea salt, drizzle of honey
Instructions
1. Heat a stainless steel pan over medium heat and add a swirl of olive oil.
2. Place the sourdough slice in the pan and toast 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
3. Mash avocado with lemon or lime juice and salt.
4. Cook eggs to your liking. For hard-boiled: air fry at 250°F for 15–18 minutes, then place in ice water to cool and peel.
5. Spread the mashed avocado on toasted bread.
6. Layer cottage cheese on top of the avocado.
7. Add your prepared eggs on top of the toast.
8. Sprinkle toppings of choice: microgreens, green onions, chili crunch, flaky salt, or honey drizzle.
9. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe avocados and fresh eggs for best results.
Cottage cheese can be blended for a smoother spread.
Try different toppings like radish, sesame seeds, or hot sauce for variation.
Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toast
- Cuisine: American