When you feel like you’re going to have a busy morning, don’t just grab something less-than-nourishing on the go or skip breakfast. Try this Cottage Cheese Breakfast Toast by Dani Spies. It’s quick, easy, and protein-packed, helping you kick-start your day right. Whether you’re just too busy or prefer a no-fuss breakfast, this recipe is here to save the day—and your energy!

Why Make This Cottage Cheese Toast?

From the thousands of breakfast recipes available, let’s see why this toast deserves a permanent spot in your breakfast lineup:

• Quick And Easy: 5 minutes—that’s all you need to whip up this yummy toast.
• Customizable: Prefer something sweet? Or maybe something in between? You can top this toast with whatever you’re craving.
• Protein-Packed: Aside from being delicious, cottage cheese is a protein powerhouse that can help you stay full and focused.
• Fits Most Diets: You can adjust it so that it aligns with your personal wellness, health, and/or weight goals.

Not a fan of cottage cheese? You can also use hummus or mashed avocado to have a plant-based spread that’s still protein-rich.

Here’s why you’ll love avocado toast even more.

Need to make it vegan? There are cottage cheese alternatives made from almond or soy milk.

Note that these may not provide the same protein content as cottage cheese.

How To Make Cottage Cheese Toast

Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:

• Base: Your favourite toast. It can be whole-grain, gluten-free, sourdough, or sprouted bread.
• Spread: Creamy cottage cheese, around ¼ cup.
• Toppings: From fresh fruits to smoked salmon, you can make it sweet or savory or both. Check out topping recommendations recommended in the next section.

Whichever topping you use, it’s going to be easy to assemble.

1. Toast your bread until it is golden or lightly brown, or your preferred doneness.
2. Spread the cottage cheese.
3. Top with what you’re craving.

That’s it! A simple way to start your day while making your taste buds happy.

A Few Tips:

• If you’re using toppings such as tapenade or nut butter, spread them first on the toast before topping with cottage cheese.
• Make sure to thaw frozen fruits and berries so that the excess moisture doesn’t seep into the bread.

Customize Your Toast, Your Way

One of the best things about this recipe is how versatile it is. Here are a few topping combinations to inspire your creativity:

Sweet Options

• Fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.
• Apple slices with a dollop of almond butter.
• Banana slices with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a tablespoon of peanut butter.
• Mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries) and a tablespoon of almond butter.

Savory Options

• Sliced avocado, a pinch of sea salt, and cherry tomatoes or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
• Thinly sliced cucumbers with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning.
• Smoked salmon, red onion, and capers (optional: fresh dill sprigs)
• Smashed roasted red peppers and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
• Sliced hard-boiled egg with half a teaspoon of everything bagel seasoning.
• Black olive tapenade, sliced cucumbers, baby tomatoes, and a pinch of flaky sea salt and black pepper.

Have fun experimenting—you can try anything or any combination you want!

What Makes This Cottage Cheese Breakfast Toast Work?

The beauty of this toast recipe is that it fits into any kind of morning. Healthy and satisfying meals don’t have to be time-consuming and complicated. 

It’s quick and energizing for busy mornings as well as delicious and comforting when you need a moment to reset and breathe. It’s also loaded with nutrients to fuel both your body and mind. 

Share Your Breakfast Go-To

Have you tried this toast recipe? Did you make it sweet, savory, or create a new topping combination? We’d love to hear about it! 

Or if you have a quick, feel-good breakfast you usually make, we would love it if you share it with us. Let’s build a collection of energizing, stress-free breakfast ideas to inspire each other!

Because mornings are better when they start with something easy, nourishing, and delicious—just like this toast. So, what’s going on your cottage cheese breakfast toast tomorrow?