Cottage cheese avocado toast is my newest breakfast and lunch obsession. I’m hooked. It’s ridiculously easy to make, I almost always have everything on hand, and it tastes incredible. This version keeps things simple: just four ingredients and no egg, unlike almost every other avocado toast recipe out there. You get crispy sourdough, creamy avocado slices, salty cottage cheese, spicy chili crisp, and fresh sprouts (or arugula) on top. The whole thing comes together in 5 minutes, perfect for a quick breakfast or a rushed lunch on a work from home day.
Why you’ll want this cottage cheese avocado toast in your rotation
Whether you’re rushing in the morning or looking for something light and filling for lunch, this cottage cheese avocado toast is an all around winner. It’s:
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Packed with flavor and texture
- High in protein, so it keeps you full
- Easy to customize to your taste or dietary needs
- Perfect for any day
I usually try to use up leftover halves, but this toast is generous enough that one large slice of bread (or two smaller ones) does the trick. Since this recipe only calls for half an avocado and half a tub of cottage cheese, you can either make this lunch two days in a row or share the love and make a second toast for someone else. ;-)
Tips for the perfect cottage cheese avocado toast
- Toasted bread: for this cottage cheese avocado toast, I like to use sourdough. It has a sturdier texture and flavor that pairs perfectly with the rest of the ingredients.
- Cottage cheese: I don’t mind the curds in my cottage cheese, but you can blend it smooth before spreading if you prefer a creamier texture. Cream cheese or ricotta both work as substitutes, though they’re much lower in protein.
- Chili crisp: go for a spicy version (my favorite) or a milder one. See below for my recommendations.
Chili crisp as your flavor booster
Chili crisp is a pretty recent discovery for me, though the hype has been building online for a while now. I found my favorite, Old Mother, at an Asian grocery store, and it’s become a pantry staple around here. This version is bold and packs real heat. If you like the flavor but not the fire, go for a milder variety instead. There are also some great small batch brands out there these days, like Drizzle, that make their oil with different nuts and offer a range of spice levels.
4-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast (No Egg)
Total Time 00hours:10 minutes Prep Time 00hours:05 minutes Cook Time 00hours:05 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 large sourdough bread slices
- 200 g cottage cheese
- 1 avocado
- 2 tsp chili crisp or more to taste
- a handful of sprouts
Instructions
- Toast your bread, or pan-fry it until crisp in a little olive oil or butter.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice the avocado.
- Spread the toast with the cottage cheese, top with the avocado slices, and season with salt and pepper.
- Finish with the chili crisp and sprouts. Serve right away.
Enjoy your cottage cheese avocado toast! Love, Ellen X
Looking for more lunch recipes? Good news, I’ve got you! Check out our lunch recipes page for plenty of ideas, whether you need something quick or want to go all out. If you’re craving more toast recipes, here are a few favorites:
- tuna avocado sandwich
- smoked salmon salad bagel
- Simple lunch box inspiration
- Lighter surimi salad
- croque with cheddar, pesto, and grilled zucchini
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