Description
Morning magic begins with delightful Cottage Cheese Breakfast Toast, blending creamy spreadable goodness with crisp golden bread. Layers of fresh flavors and simple ingredients create a quick, nutritious start promising delicious energy for your entire day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread, toasted
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 boiled or fried egg
- ½ avocado, sliced
Fruits and Toppings:
- ½ cup (75 grams) mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Sprinkle of cinnamon
Oils and Dressings:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) olive oil or hot honey drizzle
Instructions
- Crisp the bread slices to golden-brown perfection, ensuring an even texture and satisfying crunch.
- Generously slather cottage cheese across the warm toast, creating a smooth, creamy foundation.
- For a sweet variation, sprinkle fresh berries, drizzle honey, and dust with cinnamon for a vibrant morning palette.
- Alternatively, opt for a savory approach by garnishing with sliced cherry tomatoes, cracked black pepper, and chopped chives.
- Consider adding a thin layer of thinly sliced avocado or a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning for extra depth and complexity.
- Plate immediately to preserve the toast’s warmth and the cottage cheese’s soft, pillowy consistency.
- Savor this quick, nutritious breakfast that balances protein, freshness, and delightful textures in every bite.
Notes
- Choose whole grain or sourdough bread for added nutrition and better texture, creating a heartier base for your cottage cheese toast.
- Drain excess liquid from cottage cheese before spreading to prevent soggy bread and ensure a creamy, thick layer.
- Mix herbs or spices directly into cottage cheese for an extra flavor boost, like cracked black pepper, dill, or chives.
- Experiment with temperature contrasts by using slightly warm toast and cold cottage cheese, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg