Cottage Cheese and Avocado Toast Recipe for Brunch

This cottage cheese avocado toast is a high-protein update to the familiar favorite. Creamy cottage cheese, ripe avocado and a hard‑boiled egg come together on toasted bread to make a quick, satisfying breakfast or lunch that delivers around 30 g of protein per serving. It’s simple to prepare, filling, and great when you need a nutritious meal on the go or a leisurely weekend bite.

I’ve always enjoyed avocado toast, and adding cottage cheese brings both creaminess and extra protein. The cottage cheese’s mild flavor complements the avocado without overpowering it, while a sliced hard‑boiled egg boosts the meal’s nutrition and texture. The result is a balanced, versatile toast that holds up well to small customizations—add a little heat, some herbs, or swap the egg for another protein if you prefer.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe uses a handful of simple ingredients. Choose quality bread and a ripe but firm avocado for the best texture.

• Cottage cheese: Whole‑fat, reduced‑fat or small‑curd varieties all work. Small curd blends smoothly with the avocado.
• Avocado: Pick one with dark skin that yields gently to pressure but isn’t mushy.
• Bread: Sourdough or whole grain are great choices for flavor and extra fiber.
• Egg: A hard‑boiled egg adds richness and protein.
• Dijon mustard: A little brings tang and depth—grainy Dijon is a nice option.
• Red onion: Finely sliced for brightness and a crisp bite.
• Sesame seeds and parsley (optional): For garnish and a subtle nutty note.

Amounts for the recipe are shown in the recipe card below.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

Boil the egg: Place the egg in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let the egg sit in the hot water for 10 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking, then peel when cool.

Toast the bread: Lightly or deeply toast the slices, depending on how crisp you like them.

Make the avocado mixture: In a bowl, combine avocado, cottage cheese, sliced hard‑boiled egg, finely chopped red onion, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Use a fork to mash the avocado and egg into the cottage cheese until the mixture is creamy but still has a little texture.

Assemble: Spread the cottage cheese mixture over the toasted slices. Finish with sesame seeds, chopped parsley and an extra grind of black pepper if you like. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Substitutions and Variations

• Gluten‑free: Use your favourite gluten‑free bread.
• Dairy‑free: There isn’t a true dairy‑free cottage cheese equivalent that matches the same texture, so this version works best with dairy cottage cheese.
• Spicy: Stir in 1 teaspoon sriracha and top with red pepper flakes for heat.
• Greek style: Add a tablespoon of crumbled feta and top with halved cherry tomatoes and olives, plus a drizzle of olive oil.
• Egg‑free protein: Omit the egg and use a small tin of tuna, mashed cannellini beans or shelled edamame for protein instead.

Tip: Cook a batch of hard‑boiled eggs at the start of the week and keep them in the fridge. That way you can assemble this toast quickly on busy mornings.

How to Store

For best flavor and texture, assemble and eat the toast right away. If you need to prepare the cottage cheese and avocado mix in advance, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day. Use a squeeze of lemon or lime if you are concerned about the avocado darkening, though the cottage cheese helps slow browning.

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If you try this cottage cheese avocado toast recipe or have a question, please leave a comment and let me know how you made it your own. I love hearing about substitutions, garnishes and little tweaks that make the recipe work for different tastes.