Avocado and cottage cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, microgreens, and pickled onions turn gluten-free sourdough into this high-protein Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast, ready in just 5 minutes. With 20+ grams of protein per serving, this breakfast is rich, delicious, and actually keeps you full!
As a recipe developer, I've made a lot of avocado toast over the years, & this is the version I keep coming back to. The cottage cheese adds protein without overpowering the avocado, and the texture is perfect.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Recipe Difficulty: Easy
- Cooking Method: Toasting
- Main Ingredients: Cottage cheese, avocado, gluten-free sourdough
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free, vegetarian, high-protein
- Serves: 1
- Calories: 589 per serving
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My husband and I love this recipe! It's such an easy and filling breakfast idea. I always use the toppings you recommend, and look forward to it every morning!!
- jenna
This cottage cheese avocado toast checks every box for a healthy, filling meal, combining carbohydrates from the bread, healthy fats from avocado, and complete dairy protein from the cottage cheese to create a truly high-protein avocado toast.
If you love cottage cheese, try my Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse Chia, Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse, or my 3-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Queso & High Protein Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip for something savory!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in 5 Minutes: Perfect for rushed mornings.
- 20+ Grams of Protein: Cottage cheese is a complete protein.
- Customizable: Swap toppings based on what's in your fridge, from pickled onions to microgreens to cherry tomatoes.
- Budget-Friendly: Uses affordable ingredients.
- No Cooking Required: Simply toast your bread and assemble.
Key Ingredients
- Gluten-free sourdough bread: I always use Pacha gluten-free buckwheat sourdough, or you can make my homemade buckwheat bread recipe.
- Cottage cheese: Use full-fat or 2% for the creamiest texture & most protein.
- Ripe avocado: Choose an avocado that gives slightly when pressed for the creamiest result.
- Cherry tomatoes: Their sweetness and acidity brighten the toast.
Substitutions & Variations
- Bread: Use regular sourdough or whole-grain toast (if you're not gluten-free), or buckwheat bread instead of gluten-free sourdough.
- Cottage cheese: Swap with ricotta, Greek yogurt, blended silken tofu, or dairy-free cottage cheese for a vegan option.
- Avocado: Replace with mashed black beans or hummus.
- Toppings: Use sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or radishes instead of cherry tomatoes; swap microgreens for arugula, spinach, or basil; and replace pickled onions with capers, kimchi, or sauerkraut.
- More protein: Layer on smoked salmon with capers and fresh dill, or finish with a jammy or fried egg.
- Spicy kick: Add sliced jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of hot honey.
How To Make Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
- Step 1: Toast a slice of gluten-free sourdough on medium-high for 3-4 minutes until golden. Evenly spread ½ cup of cottage cheese across the toast, leaving a small border.
- Step 2: Cut the cherry tomatoes into small pieces and layer them over the cottage cheese.
- Step 3: Slice a ripe avocado and arrange it over the cottage cheese.
- Step 4: Top with microgreens, and pickled onions. Finish with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper for the perfect cottage cheese and avocado on toast.
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Expert Tips
- Prevent browning: Assemble and serve avocado within 10 minutes of cutting, or brush with lemon or lime juice to keep it fresh.
- Bread temperature: Warm toast is best!
- Maximize protein: Use full-fat or 2% cottage cheese for extra creaminess and an additional 2 grams of protein per serving.
Pairing Ideas
I like to pair this avocado toast with a smoothie like my Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, Island Green Topical Smoothie, or Peanut Butter Banana Date Smoothie for a complete, healthy breakfast!
Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, cottage cheese adds mild tanginess and creamy richness that complements avocado's buttery texture beautifully. The curds provide a pleasant textural contrast, while the dairy's subtle saltiness enhances the overall flavor profile without overpowering other ingredients. If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the cottage cheese before spreading.
This recipe contains 589 calories per serving when made with one slice of gluten-free sourdough, ½ cup cottage cheese, one whole avocado, and standard toppings. Calories vary based on bread type, cottage cheese fat percentage, and toppings.
Yes, avocado toast with cottage cheese is a healthy, nutrient-packed meal. It combines complex carbohydrates from the bread, monounsaturated fats from avocado, and high-quality protein from cottage cheese. This balance may help keep you full longer, support muscle maintenance, and provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making it a satisfying and nourishing choice for breakfast, lunch, or a post-workout snack.
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📖 Recipe
Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
Ingredients
- 1 Slice Gluten Free Sourdough toasted
- 1 Avocado
- ½ Cup Cottage Cheese full fat or 2%
- 4 Cherry Tomatoes sliced
Toppings
- Micro Greens
- Pickled Onions
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast a slice of gluten-free sourdough on medium-high for 3-4 minutes until golden. Evenly spread ½ cup of cottage cheese across the toast, leaving a small border.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes into small pieces and layer them over the cottage cheese.
- Slice a ripe avocado and arrange it over the cottage cheese.
- Top with microgreens and pickled onions. Finish with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper for the perfect cottage cheese and avocado on toast.
Notes
- Prevent browning: Assemble and serve avocado within 10 minutes of cutting, or brush with lemon or lime juice to keep it fresh.
- Bread temperature: Warm toast is best!
- Maximize protein: Use full-fat or 2% cottage cheese for extra creaminess and an additional 2 grams of protein per serving.
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Jenna says
My husband and I love this recipe! It’s such an easy and filling breakfast idea. I always use the toppings you recommend, and look forward to it every morning!!