Ready in 5 minutes, this satisfying no-cook avocado toast breakfast is packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats – perfect for busy mornings or an easy lunch.
Why is it that so many people skip breakfast? It’s my favorite meal of the day! Well no more; this simple and quick Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes is not only delicious, but it doesn’t require any cooking, so you can make it and take it on the go.
Ingredients
- Whole grain bread: Hearty enough to hold the weight of the ingredients as well as flavorful.
- Cottage cheese: Adds great flavor and texture, as well as protein, calcium, and vitamins and minerals.
- Avocado: Naturally rich in flavor and creamy in texture, it’s also a huge source of protein, fiber, and vitamin C.
- Tomato: A bit sweet, juicy, and chalk full of vitamins.
- Red onion: Mild enough to eat raw, but strong enough to add a zing of sharp flavor.
How to Make Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes
Start you Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes by slicing and toasting your whole grain bread.
Then cut your fresh avocado in half and slice into thin slices, and slice your tomatoes.
Spread cottage cheese evenly on each slice.
Season with a bit of salt and pepper, then layer with tomato slices.
Top the tomatoes with avocado slices.
And a pinch more of salt and pepper.
Finish your toast by thinly slicing red onion and adding to the top of your toast.
Enjoy your delicious breakfast of Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes.
Additions / Substitutions:
- Up the protein. Bacon strips would taste great, or use bacon bits to keep it a “no cook” meal.
- Switch the cheese. If you’re not a fan of cottage cheese, spreadable cheese with chives would be a good substitute.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What bread works best with avocado toast?
In my opinion, either a crusty or whole-grain bread works best.
How does cottage cheese on avocado toast taste?
Cottage cheese not only adds great flavor and texture but it turns a snack into a complete meal by adding protein, calcium, and 7 other vitamins and nutrients.
How do you keep cut avocado from turning brown?
Keep the pit! By keeping the pit with the avocado and putting it in an airtight container in the fridge, you can slow the browning. You can also sprinkle it with lime juice!
More Delicious Breakfast
- Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
- Blueberry Ginger Peach Smoothie
- Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata
- Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal
- Cheese and Veggie Baked Egg Cups
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Avocado toast is a great quick, easy breakfast; no more excused for skipping this important meal! And it’ll keep you full and satisfied until lunch.
No fork required.
Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole grain bread (toasted)
- 2 cups cottage cheese (low fat)
- 1 ripe California avocado (sliced)
- 1 tomato (sliced)
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- salt and freshly cracked pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Lay toasted bread slices out on a large cutting board and top each one with ¼ cup of cottage cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Top cottage cheese with avocado, tomato slices, and red onion slices, then season with another pinch of salt and pepper. Serve.
I needed a easy thing to make and eat for our stay at a cabin and I did not think cottage cheese and bread/toast would be good but this is outstanding!!! I love it. I will have to wait till summer for fresh tomatoes, but the avocado and cottage cheese was good enough. I also only like Michigan brand cottage cheese. I can’t stop eating it now! Thanks so much!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed these!! One of my favorites!!
I decided to make this for my sister and niece and it was a huge hit! It is now our need lunch fast meal. I use fat free cottage cheese and put cucumber slices out in case someone wants a change from the avocado.
I am eating this as I type and it is delicious! I added some cheddar to it and I am in love. I’m surethis will be a common thing for me now.
Oh yummy :) this is my kind of sandwich!! I love this combination!
Thanks sista!! Me too. :)
What a perfect snack, Liz! I need more healthy snacking options – I’ve been munching on some heavy stuff lately!
Thanks chica!! Wish we were snacking on truffle fries together! xo
I love simple recipes that only take a few minutes to make. Perfect when you’re late in the morning ;) Plus there’s avocado so it’s a total winner in my book!
Avocado is always a good thing!! :) BTW Love your blog name!
I love anything with avocados in it. Now you add bread to it and in my book you have a super winner. What a great snack, light lunch or dinner :-)
I know right?? There’s nothing better than bread and avocado in my book!!
Oh, I like this. It’s fresh, it’s light, it’s healthy. And I love avocados! Thanks for sharing. I will make this and enjoy it.
I hope you enjoy it Norma!
I pretty much have to go with no-cook breakfasts or I tend to go without altogether. I don’t give myself any time in the morning for cooking breakfast. I love the sound of this – healthy and filling but so flavorful!
It’s funny, aside from a fried egg I really have been all about no cook breakfasts myself!!
This sandwich is literally all of my favorite foods piled into one recipe… plus, it’s a sandwich. And I love me a sandwich. :) YUMS!
hahah I love the “plus it’s a sandwich.” :) So true!
Why have I never thought of the idea to pair avocado with toast? So simple! And I love your idea to add in the cottage cheese and tomatoes. I’ve got tomatoes from my in-laws garden that I’m just itching to use. This is perfect. :)
Oh yes girl avocado and toast has endless opportunities!!! Enjoy your tomatoes – I am loving tomato season this year!!
This looks so delicious. I love avocados too but I’ve never thought of pairing them with cottage cheese. Brilliant! Thank you for sharing!
Such a healthy, easy lunch! I love it, Liz!
I love this simple sandwich. Thank you, Liz
You’re welcome!
Simple, yet delicious :)
That’s my middle name!! hahah
This looks WONDEFUL. A great combination and perfect for fresh tomatoes this summer!!
Thanks so much Dan! I’ve been loving tomato season!
Egg, avocado, bacon? How could I say no?!?! Liz – everything you do is just so beautiful (and BONUS: Delicious to boot!). Keep the glamour shots coming!
You’re so sweet – thank you so much for your kind words Roxi!
I am in love with this combo Liz! I am a cottage cheese fanatic. And an avocado one. And a tomato one. And well carbs, they’re my spirit animal. What a perfect way to start the day!
hahahah I love “And well carbs.” Me too sista!! Me too. xo
I could eat this everyday! It’s perfect!
Me too!!! And I probably would if I had avocados every day in my house!!
Always looking for quick and easy breakfast idea–love this and how healthy it is!! (I can’t believe summer is ending!) :(
Shhh…don’t say that. :) It’s never ending!!