Ingredients
— The Base —
2 slices thick sourdough, whole grain, or rye bread
½ cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat recommended for best flavor)
— Savory Topping Option —
½ avocado, sliced
4-5 cherry tomatoes, halved (or cucumber slices)
1 teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning
Drizzle of olive oil or chili crisp
— Sweet Topping Option —
½ cup fresh strawberries or blueberries
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pistachios
Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
1. **Toast the Bread:** Place your bread slices in a toaster or toaster oven. Toast until golden brown and sturdy enough to hold the toppings.
2. **Prep the Cheese (Optional but Recommended):** If you dislike the chunky texture of cottage cheese, place it in a small blender or food processor and blend for 30 seconds until it becomes smooth and whipped like ricotta.
3. **Spread:** Divide the cottage cheese evenly between the two slices of hot toast. Spread it out to the edges.
4. **Add Toppings (Savory Style):** Layer the avocado slices and tomatoes on top of the cheese. Drizzle with good olive oil (or chili crisp for heat) and sprinkle generously with Everything Bagel Seasoning.
5. **Add Toppings (Sweet Style):** Arrange the fresh berries over the cheese. Drizzle with honey and top with chopped nuts and a pinch of cinnamon.
6. **Serve:** Enjoy immediately while the toast is crisp.
Notes
Whipped vs. Chunky: Blending the cottage cheese changes the game completely. It turns into a luxurious, creamy spread similar to burrata or ricotta but with way more protein.
Bread Choice: Use a dense, high-quality bread. Soft white sandwich bread may get soggy quickly under the moisture of the cheese.
Protein Boost: Cottage cheese is incredibly high in protein (about 12-14g per half cup), making this a great post-workout meal.
Meal Prep: You can whip a tub of cottage cheese in advance and keep it in the fridge for quick assembly all week.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toaster
- Cuisine: Healthy / American
- Diet: Vegetarian