Cottage Cheese Breakfast Toast is a simple, delicious, protein-packed meal that’s ready in just 5 minutes! An easy, versatile, no-cook breakfast idea that can be enjoyed so many different ways. I’m sharing 6 of my favorite sweet and savory flavor combinations – banana & peanut butter, spicy avocado, smoked salmon, cucumber & tomato, berries with nut butter, and hard-boiled egg with everything bagel seasoning.
I love starting the day with a meal rich in protein and fiber; this cottage cheese breakfast toast is an easy way to do just that. Just a ½-cup serving of cottage cheese provides about 14 grams of protein, making it a simple way to boost the protein content in all kinds of dishes (I even stir it into my scrambled eggs)! Since starting my own fitness journey, I’ve really come to appreciate how much protein helps support muscle, energy, and a healthy metabolism.
The best part about cottage cheese toast is that you can create so many fun and delicious flavor variations—both sweet and savory! While I call this breakfast toast, you can, of course, enjoy it as an easy lunch, dinner, or snack as well.
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Toast with Cottage Cheese
To make the base of this breakfast, you’ll need two simple ingredients: bread and cottage cheese. I love using sprouted grain bread such as Ezekiel because it adds additional protein, fiber, and nutrients. But keep in mind, whole-grain, sourdough, or gluten-free bread options would all work as well, so choose what you love!
As for the cottage cheese, I usually opt for the 2% low-fat option (Good Culture is my favorite brand!) as it’s rich and creamy but not too heavy.
Healthy Cooking Tip! My hubby loves to spread a little butter, olive oil, or coconut oil on his toast first to soften it up before adding the toppings — and I have to admit, it’s delicious! I’ve tried it, but I usually stick with just the cottage cheese to keep things a bit lighter.
After that, it’s simple! Toast your bread until golden brown, then add ¼ scoop of cottage cheese right on top (unless you are adding nut butter, then do that first!). The fun part is deciding what toppings you will add! Below are 6 of my favorite sweet and savory ways to enjoy cottage cheese on toast.
Almond Butter & Berry
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/4 cup mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc)
Almond butter and mixed berries offer a delightful mix of healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamins. The creamy richness of almond butter pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart flavors of the berries, creating a balanced and nutritious topping. Think PB&J – but fresh and protein-packed!
Peanut Butter Banana
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or homemade peanut butter
- 1/3 banana, sliced
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
Peanut butter and banana are a classic duo. Cottage cheese adds a creamy, tangy base that balances the sweetness of ripe banana, while peanut butter adds a nutty richness and staying power. A sprinkle of cinnamon ties it all together with a warm flavor note, making this combo taste almost like banana bread on toast.
Hard Boiled Egg
- 1 easy-peel hard-boiled egg, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
Think, everything bagel with cream cheese – just healthier and protein-packed! Hard-boiled egg slices topped with everything bagel seasoning, layered over creamy cottage cheese and toast. A simple, delicious, healthy breakfast option ready in minutes.
Avocado & Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 avocado, sliced into
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Think avocado toast – but creamier, packed with protein, and even more delicious! The red pepper flakes are optional – but I do love how they add the perfect spicy kick. Another great breakfast idea for busy mornings when you still want to have a healthy start to the day.
Smoked Salmon
- 1-2 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- *Optional fresh dill sprigs
This one feels fancy but comes together in minutes. The creamy cottage cheese balances the salty, smoky salmon so perfectly, and you’re also getting a big boost of protein and healthy fats. I love this for breakfast, lunch, or even a light dinner. Add a squeeze of lemon or a couple of capers if you want to take it over the top.
Tomato, Cucumber & Olive
- 1 tablespoon black olive tapenade (store-bought – this is the one I use)
- Sliced cucumbers & baby tomatoes
- A pinch of flaky sea salt and black pepper over the top
If you’re craving something fresh and savory, this one’s for you. Juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumber bring brightness and crunch, while a spoonful of olive tapenade adds that briny, salty kick that ties everything together. It’s light, flavorful, and gives you a little Mediterranean vibe right at home.
PRO TIP! Add my avocado toast with hard-boiled eggs to your must-make list if you love a quick and easy breakfast toast in the morning. It’s always good to have options.
COTTAGE CHEESE TOAST RECIPE VIDEO
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Cottage Cheese Breakfast Toast
Ingredients
Toast Base
- 1 slice sprouted bread or bread of choice
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
Almond Butter & Berry
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/4 cup mixed berries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc
Peanut Butter Banana
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/3 banana
- sprinkle of cinnamon
Hard Boiled Egg
- 1 hard boiled egg sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
Avocado & Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 avocado sliced into
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pinch flaky sea salt
Smoked Salmon
- 1-2 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- *optional fresh dill sprigs
Tomato, Cucumber & Olive
- 1 tablespoon black olive tapenade store bought
- sliced cucumbers & baby tomatoes
- a pinch of flaky sea salt and black pepper over the top
Instructions
- Toast bread until lightly browned or to your preferred doneness.
- Spread 1/4 cup of low-fat cottage cheese over the toast. Note: if the toast calls for nut butter or tapenade, spread these ingredients directly on the toast and then top with the cottage cheese.
- Add topping of your choice and enjoy!
Comments
georgina says
My go-to morning meal has been the 5-minute cottage cheese breakfast toast from Clean and Delicious, which I recently tried! Toast with fresh berries, honey, and creamy cottage cheese was a delightful and filling combo. It was even more filling when I sprinkled on some Kodiak Cakes mix (https://kodiakcakes.com) for an additional protein boost. I appreciate you sharing this easy yet wholesome breakfast suggestion; it’s great for hectic mornings!
Andrea says
This recipe is delicious! I made it with almond butter, cottage cheese (blended smooth) and chopped walnuts on top.
Emilie says
These cottage cheese toast recipes are Clean, Delicious and FABULOUS!!!!! Avocado Toast has been a favorite of mine for a long, long time. This group of cottage cheese toasts really opens the door to new and awesome options. I have enjoyed a different one for the last three days and will making the other three for the next three days. The smoked salmon, red onion and capers toast is TO-DIE-FOR!!! A bagel, cream cheese, onion and smoked salmon is one of my all-time favorite sandwiches. YUM!!
Thank you, Dani, for another video that I will definitely put on repeat!