12 Cottage Cheese Toast Recipes Our Editors Love

If there’s one thing the wellness girlies can’t shut up about in 2024, it’s protein. Between the viral 30/30/30 method and recent pushback against outdated diet culture myths, the importance of getting enough protein in your diet is a hot topic. And one of the best ways to do that is to start your day with a high-protein breakfast. If you’re in the habit of downing a bowl of cereal before dashing out the door or grabbing a muffin on your daily coffee run, you know that carb-heavy, low-protein breakfasts often leave you with a mid-morning crash or an empty stomach only an hour or two later. For a more satisfying, longer-lasting alternative, TikTok users (and many of our editors) are currently obsessing over cottage cheese toast.

Consisting of a slice of toasted bread slathered with cottage cheese and your choice of toppings, this breakfast idea packs in a ton of protein and is totally customizable to your tastes. While cottage cheese may be a polarizing ingredient, the health benefits speak for themselves, and cottage cheese toast enthusiasts swear that once you try it, you’ll forget all about the questionable texture.

Whether you have yet to try this viral phenomenon or you’re fully on board and want some new topping ideas to work into your rotation, these cottage cheese toast recipes will start your day off right.

1. Avocado + Fresh Herbs + Hot Honey

@emthenutritionist
Hot honey cottage cheese toasts You will need to serve 1 360kcal and 20g protein 2 big tbsp of Cottage Cheese (low fat or regular) 1/2 avocado 1 tbsp chopped basil 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 spring onion 1 heaped tsp honey Pinch of chilli flakes 1 large slice of Sourdough Mash the avocado with spring onion, basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Toast the bread then top with the avocado mix. Add the cottage cheese. Warm the honey with a pinch of chilli flakes and drizzle over the cottage cheese. #toast #breakfast #healthyrecipes
♬ original sound – Emily English

2. Figs + Chopped Pecans + Honey

@katie_slee
whipped cottage cheese on sourdough with figs, pecans & honey #cottagecheesetoast #cottagecheese #figsontoast #sweetbreakfast #breakfasttoast #breakfastideas
♬ original sound – tay

3. Marinara + Sun-Dried Tomatoes + Fresh Basil + Hot Honey

@dishingouthealth
The viral Cottage Cheese Pizza Toast is worth the hype! Thanks @toasted.table !♥️ #pizzatoast #cottagecheese #toast #viralrecipe Spread toast with WARM marinara, full-fat cottage cheese, sliced sun-dried tomatoes and a little bit of their oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, fresh basil, and hot honey.
♬ original sound – Jamie

4. Avocado + Chili Crunch + Green Onions

@brooklynsbites
Hopped on the cottage cheese toast train & im here to stay ?? #cottagecheesetoast #cottagecheese #cottagecheeserecipe
♬ Sure Thing (sped up) – Miguel

5. Peanut Butter + Honey + Cinnamon

@eatthegains
Been loving this combo lately as a pre-workout or afternoon snack. Toasted sourdough, cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon. So good, try it out! #toast #cottagecheese #peanutbutter #preworkoutmeal #snackideas
♬ original sound – Kelly | Eat the Gains

6. Over-Easy Egg + Chili Crunch + Honey

@kbmamaa
Planes blasting in the background ? #cottagecheese #cottagecheesetoast #cottagecheeserecipe #cottagecheeseandeggs #easybreakfast #simplebreakfast #goodculturecottagecheese #momsoftiktok #momsover30
♬ original sound – Kellie

7. Cherry Tomatoes + Fresh Basil + Olive Oil + Garlic + Balsamic Glaze

@kelly_smith04
COTTAGE CHEESE & BRUSCHETTA TOAST ??? This toast is protein and flavor packed!! #bruschetta #cottagecheese #toast #flavorful #easylunches #easysnacks #fyp #foryoupage
♬ Lil Boo Thang – Paul Russell

8. Scrambled Eggs + Honey + Salt and Pepper

@miaharrisnutrition
Your new favourite high protein breakfast: Toasted sourdough Whipped cottage cheese Scrambled eggs Honey Salt and pepper #breakfast #breakfastideas #protein #bloodsugar #hormonehealth
♬ Otra Vez – ProdMarvin

9. Mashed Avocado + Hard-Boiled Eggs + Lemon Juice + Everything Bagel Seasoning

@cookingwithnoa
My fav combo at the moment •1/2 avocado •2 boiled eggs •1-2 tbs cottage cheese or light cream cheese •salt & pepper •lemon juice •2 pieces of sourdough Optional toppings: Honey, chilli flakes , wverything bagel seasoning #avocado #eggsandwich #eggtoast #eggsalad
♬ Perfect x Cola by ALTÉGO – ALTÉGO

10. Heirloom Tomato + Olive Oil + Sunflower Seeds

@jeshastevens
a juicy cottage cheese toast p.s. seeded sourdough sandwich bread recipe will be up tmrw #cottagecheesetoast #sourdoughbread #sourdoughtoast #healthytoast #cottagecheeserecipe
♬ You Send Me – Sam Cooke

11. Avocado + Tajin Seasoning

@jilliangottlieb
Replying to @Makaba710 sry for the tajin all over my lips #cottagecheese #food
♬ original sound – Jillian Gottlieb

12. Sliced Cucumber + White Vinegar + Olive Oil + Salt and Pepper + Fresh Dill

@good_culture
Dreamy cottage cheese cucumber toast ??? Top toast with: 1 thinly sliced Persian cucumber splash of white vinegar splash of olive oil salt and pepper toast spread of Good Culture cottage cheese #fyp #foryoupage #cottagecheese
♬ original sound – Good Culture

MEET THE AUTHOR

Jessica Friedhoff, Senior Lifestyle Editor

Jessica has been at The Everygirl since 2022, covering all things home, travel, food, hobbies, and more. She edits all lifestyle content, writes in-depth features, and curates the direction of the living section. Jessica’s true passion—and much of her expertise—lies in interior design and decorating. Before joining The Everygirl, she worked as the digital assistant home editor for Better Homes & Gardens.

12 Cottage Cheese Toast Recipes Our Editors Can’t Stop Making