Looking for a quick, high-protein toast thatās way more exciting than plain avocado? This cottage cheese avocado toast with a sprinkle of sumac and chili flakes has been my go-to for breakfast in a hurry, lazy lunches and protein-packed snacks. It’s creamy, tangy, a little spicy and so incredibly easy to throw together.
What you might not know about me is that I grew up close to my farming grandparents in the Eastern Romania. They reared dairy cows, so, of course, homemade cottage cheese was on the table most days, mainly served with polenta.
Why you’ll love my version of avocado toast
These days, whenever I make some smashed avocado for breakfast, I add grated garlic, EVOO, lime zest and juice. And, it’s true, this version is so yummy, but it does take an extra 10 minutes, so I really had to come up with a faster version that keeps all the yumminess !
- High in protein & healthy fats ā thanks to cottage cheese & avocado (take it from a food scientist š)
- Ready in under 10 minutes ā perfect for busy mornings
- Simple but Customizable ā add an egg, swap the spices, add some herbs or toast it in the pan
- Gut-friendly ingredients ā fiber from sourdough & avocado, probiotics from cottage cheese
Watch how to make cottage cheese avocado toast
Ingredients you’ll need
- Sourdough bread – use store-bought if you must, but if you want to have a go at baking your own, this same day sourdough bread is great for beginners.
- Cottage cheese – full-fat or fat-free
- Ripe avocado – you want to be able to smush it!
- Sumac – it has a subtle lemony flavor and it boosts the bland cottage cheese and avo nicely.
- Chili flakes
- Olive oil (for drizzling or if you are toasting the bread in the pan)
- Salt – I’m obsessed with Cornish sea salt flakes and that’s what I use to finish off my favorite breakfasts.
How to make cottage cheese avocado toast (step-by-step)
Time needed: 10 minutes
Learn how to make a protein-packed avocado toast with creamy cottage cheese, chili flakes, and a zesty hit of sumac. Simple, quick, and gut-friendly!
- Step 1
Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp. Drizzle with olive oil for extra flavor.
(If using a pan, brush the bread with olive oil first and toast on both sides until crispy.)
- Step 2
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl or mash it directly onto the toast with a fork. Leave it a little chunky for texture.
- Step 3
Spread a generous layer of cottage cheese over the mashed avocado. Smooth it out with the back of a spoon or a butter knife.
- Step 4
Sprinkle sumac, chili flakes, and a pinch of sea salt flakes on top and enjoy the freshness and spicy kick.
Pro Tips
- Use fresh sourdough to get the best crunch and chew. If your sourdough is a bit stale, toast it in a pan with olive oil to bring it back to life.
- Drizzle a little or a lot of extra virgin olive oil on the toast, you should be drinking it really!
- Mash your avocado straight onto the toast. Less dishes, and you get the chunky bits.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes on both avocado and cottage cheese layers.
Nutritional benefits
Think of probiotics as the āgood bacteriaā that live in your gut and help keep things balanced. Foods like cottage cheese (especially when itās live cultured), yogurt, and any naturally fermented vegetables (like my pink sauerkraut, fermented green tomatoes, fermented radishes or kimchi) are packed with these friendly microbes.
Prebiotics, on the other hand, are the food for those good bacteria. Theyāre types of fiber your body canāt digest, but your gut bacteria love! Youāll find prebiotics in foods like garlic, onions, bananas, oats, and even avocado (yep, another reason to pile it on your toast). Feed those friendly gut bacteria happy!
Servings
This recipe yields 2 portions if you can devour two slices on your own.
variations and substitutions
- This recipe is VEGETARIAN, yay!
- Add a soft-boiled, poached or even a crispy edges fried egg on top
- Sprinkle a seed mix (pumpkin and sunflower or sesame seeds), more texture and nutrients!
- If you don’t have sumac, just replace it with lemon zest, add freshly cracked black pepper or add your favorite seasoning
- Scatter a handful of chopped herbs, mint, parsley or dill will work well here
- Whip the cottage cheese to get a spreadable, smoother texture
- And if you really want to get another layer of flavor, garlic, hot honey or chili oil will do that
- Or make a sweet breakfast version like this blueberry ricotta toast
Cottage cheese isnāt just having a viral moment itās a seriously underrated toast topper and quite affordable. I love that is high in protein and probiotics (as most fresh cheeses, dairy yogurts and kefir), and it pairs so well with the creamy, healthy fats of avocado. This is the kind of balanced, satisfying toast that keeps you fuller for longer. And this simple combo makes it so easy if you are looking to add more gut-friendly eats to your day.
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Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast Recipe
Equipment
- toaster or Pan or Grill Pan
- Small Mixing Bowl (for mashing avocado) optional
- Fork (for mashing and spreading)
- Spoon (for dolloping and drizzling
Ingredients
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 200 g cottage cheese full-fat or fat-free
- 1 large ripe avocado or 2 medium ones
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling or toasting the bread in a pan
Instructions
- Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp. Drizzle with olive oil.
- If using a pan, brush the bread slices with olive oil before toasting them in a pan on both slices.
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl or straight on the toast. Lightly mash with a fork, leaving some texture.
- Spoon a generous layer of cottage cheese over the avocado layer.
- Sprinkle sumac, chili flakes, and sea salt flakes on top.
- Optional: Add extra toppings like fresh herbs, seeds, or a poached egg.
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