This cottage cheese toast with avocado and hot honey is a simple, flavorful, and protein-packed meal that I love preparing for breakfast, brunch, or even a quick lunch. The combination of creamy cottage cheese, buttery avocado, and a drizzle of sweet-spicy hot honey makes every bite satisfying and delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I love this recipe because it turns a few everyday ingredients into something that feels gourmet. The cottage cheese adds creaminess and protein, the avocado gives a rich texture, and the hot honey brings an irresistible sweet heat. It’s quick, customizable, and perfect whenever I want something fresh and filling without much effort.
Ingredients
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2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
1–2 teaspoons hot honey (or to taste)
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
optional red pepper flakes (to taste)
optional squeeze of lemon or lime juice
Directions
I start by toasting the bread until it reaches the level of crispiness I like.
While the bread toasts, I slice the avocado and season it with salt, pepper, and a little lemon or lime juice if I want extra brightness.
I spread the cottage cheese evenly over each piece of hot toast.
I layer the seasoned avocado slices on top of the cottage cheese.
I finish by drizzling hot honey over the toast and adding more pepper or red pepper flakes if I want extra heat.
Servings And Timing
This recipe makes 1 serving (2 slices of toast).
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5–7 minutes
Variations
• I sometimes add a fried or soft-boiled egg for more protein.
• I like swapping hot honey for regular honey with chili flakes when I want to control the heat.
• I occasionally replace cottage cheese with ricotta or Greek yogurt for a different texture.
• Everything bagel seasoning adds a great savory crunch.
• Cherry tomatoes or thin cucumber slices make a refreshing fresh topping.
Storage/Reheating
I prefer eating this toast fresh because assembled toast becomes soggy over time. If I want to prepare ahead, I toast the bread just before eating, keep the cottage cheese chilled, and slice the avocado right before assembling to keep it from browning.
FAQs
How do I keep the avocado from browning?
I add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to the avocado slices, which keeps them fresh and bright for longer.
Can I use low-fat cottage cheese?
Yes, I often use low-fat cottage cheese and it still tastes delicious and creamy.
What kind of bread toasts best for this recipe?
I prefer sturdy breads like sourdough or thick whole-grain slices because they hold up well under the toppings.
Is hot honey very spicy?
It has a mild to medium heat. I adjust the amount depending on how spicy I want the toast to be.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, I simply use my favorite gluten-free bread and toast it as usual.
Conclusion
This cottage cheese toast with avocado and hot honey has become one of my favorite quick meals. I love how easy it is to customize and how satisfying it feels without requiring much time or effort. Whether I’m starting my morning or wanting a light midday bite, this toast always hits the spot.
Cottage Cheese Toast With Avocado And Hot Honey is a simple, protein‑packed, and flavorful open‑faced sandwich featuring creamy cottage cheese, ripe avocado, and a drizzle of sweet‑spicy hot honey—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
2 slices whole‑grain or sourdough bread
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 ripe avocado, sliced
1–2 teaspoons hot honey (or to taste)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Optional: red pepper flakes (to taste)
Optional: squeeze of lemon or lime juice
Instructions
Toast the bread until it reaches your desired level of crispiness.
While the bread toasts, slice the avocado and season it with salt, pepper, and a little lemon or lime juice if desired.
Spread the cottage cheese evenly over each piece of hot toast.
Layer the seasoned avocado slices on top of the cottage cheese.
Drizzle hot honey over the toast and add more black pepper or red pepper flakes if you want extra heat.
Notes
Add a fried or soft‑boiled egg for extra protein.
Swap hot honey for regular honey with chili flakes to control heat.
Use ricotta or Greek yogurt in place of cottage cheese for a different texture.
Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning or add cherry tomatoes/cucumber slices for extra flavor and crunch.
