Description
This Creamy Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast is a quick and delicious breakfast or snack option that combines the creaminess of mashed avocado with the protein-packed goodness of cottage cheese. Enhanced with zesty lemon juice, tangy Dijon mustard, and savory Everything but the Bagel seasoning, this easy-to-make toast offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for a nutritious start to your day or a healthy, satisfying bite anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Mixture
- ½ medium avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Everything but the Bagel seasoning
Toppings
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for topping)
Bread
- 2 slices sourdough bread or your favorite bread
Instructions
- Mash the Avocado: In a small bowl, mash the avocado until creamy. Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Everything but the Bagel seasoning, then mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Toast the Bread: Toast your choice of bread slices until crisp and golden to provide a crunchy base for the toppings.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread the avocado mixture evenly over each piece of toasted bread.
- Add Cottage Cheese: Spoon the cottage cheese generously on top of the avocado spread to add creaminess and protein.
- Finish and Garnish: Drizzle honey, hot honey, or balsamic glaze over the cottage cheese if desired. Complete by adding an extra squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of Everything but the Bagel seasoning for added zest and texture.
Notes
- Mash the avocado first to achieve a creamy texture, making it easier to spread without squishing the bread.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best fresh flavor instead of bottled lemon juice.
- Ensure the avocado is ripe for optimal creaminess and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
