Cottage Cheese Toast

Why Everyone’s Putting Cottage Cheese on Toast Right Now

As a Registered Dietitian, I love cottage cheese because it’s affordable, quick, and nutritious. And when you put it on TOAST, there are even more reasons to love it:

• Quick and easy: When you’re short on time, this combo delivers. Toast your favorite bread, pile on some cottage cheese, and finish with whatever toppings you’ve got. You can go sweet, savory, or somewhere in between. No prep, no cleanup, just real food in five minutes.
• Endlessly customizable: Cottage cheese has a mild, creamy flavor that plays well with almost anything. Add fruit and honey, or go savory with tomatoes and hot sauce. It’s a blank canvas you can make your own.
• Balanced and satisfying: Between the crunch of toast and the creaminess of cottage cheese, this combo checks all the texture boxes. It feels like a real meal, even if you’re just throwing it together between meetings.
• More interesting than plain toast: Butter and jam have their place, but this gives your toast a little more substance, and a lot more variety.
• High protein: if you’re looking to eat more protein but you don’t know how, cottage cheese will be your new best friend. It’s loaded with filling protein that can help you build and grow muscle.

Ideas For Sweet Cottage Cheese Toast Combos

These are my three go-to combos when I want something lightly sweet but still satisfying. Start with about ½ cup of cottage cheese on each slice of toast, then layer with:

• Honey + berries: A drizzle of honey with fresh blueberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt to bring it all together.
• Peach + cinnamon: Sliced ripe peach with a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Perfect in late summer when peaches are at their peak.
• Banana + peanut butter: Thin banana slices with a swirl of natural peanut butter on top. Add a few crushed peanuts or chia seeds for texture.
• Apple + maple syrup: Thinly sliced apple with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of cinnamon. Try it with a hearty whole grain toast for fall vibes.
• Fig + honey: Fresh or dried figs with a light drizzle of honey or agave. Optional: a few crushed pistachios or walnuts for crunch.
• Jam + almond butter: A swipe of almond butter and a spoonful of your favorite jam. Great for when you want something sweet but still balanced.
• Pear + honey: Thinly sliced pear with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon. The combo is crisp, lightly sweet, and feels extra cozy on a piece of toasted sourdough.
• Strawberry chia jam + peanuts: A spoonful of strawberry chia jam with crushed peanuts on top. Sweet, salty, and full of texture, like an elevated PB&J on toast.

Add a pinch of salt to your sweet toasts to balance the flavor and enhance sweetness!

Savory Toast Combinations

If you’re more of a savory breakfast or snack person, here are a few favorite combinations to try.

• Boiled egg + chili oil: Sliced soft or hard-boiled egg with a drizzle of chili oil and a pinch of flaky salt. Rich, spicy, and packed with flavor, like a shortcut to breakfast ramen vibes.
• Cucumber + chives: Thin cucumber slices with chopped chives and a few ribbons of pickled red onion. Cool, crisp, and a little tangy.
• Tomato + avocado: Sliced tomato, mashed avocado, and a few pickled jalapeños on top. Sprinkle with salt for balance. It’s fresh, creamy, and has just the right amount of heat.
• Smoked salmon + capers: Classic bagel energy but on toast. Add smoked salmon, a few capers, and thinly sliced red onion for a salty, savory combo that feels a little fancy.
• Prosciutto + cantaloupe: Tear thin slices of prosciutto over the cottage cheese and top with small pieces of ripe cantaloupe. Sweet, salty, and surprisingly refreshing.
• Avocado + hot honey: Mash half an avocado over the cottage cheese, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with hot honey. Creamy, sweet, salty, and just spicy enough to keep you coming back.
• Tomato + pesto: Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto over the cottage cheese, then top with 2 to 3 slices of ripe tomato. Add salt and pepper. It’s fresh, savory, and a little indulgent without being heavy.