Cottage cheese subs in for mozzarella in this healthy and simple avocado toast that’s perfect for a favorite breakfast, lunch and snack, plus 10 more toasts to try.
Easy Avocado Toast Recipe
Does the world really, Really, REALLY need another avocado recipe post?
Likely, not.
I mean, the recipe isn’t really even as much a recipe as it is a formula. Toast. Avocado. Extra stuff you put on top depending upon your cravings and whatever is in the fridge.
And flaky salt. Always flaky salt.
But when I made my breakfast the other day and stopped myself mid-bite to get a snap of it for Instagram, I realized that this hum-drum and routine breakfast for me is indeed a blog-worthy recipe/formula to share.
Because often those routine recipes are usually the best. Even if they’ve already cycled through the trend scene.
Just about every single weekday morning I have one of two things for breakfast: Scrambled egg whites with loads of cooked spinach (at least 4 cups of fresh!) and sliced tomatoes > OR > a tasty slice of nutty wheat bread, toasted, then topped with avocado, cottage cheese and tomatoes.
I pretty much grew up on cottage cheese and toast for breakfast. It was my grandma’s favorite.
When Grandma Frieda would come to visit, her morning started with coffee. Then we’d sit at the kitchen counter, each of us making our own breakfast and copying Grandma’s toast topped with strawberry or raspberry jam and cottage cheese. The sweetness of the jam paired with the tartness of the cottage cheese hooked me right off the bat.
It was years ago that I adopted her affinity for this simple breakfast, and I’ve been eating it ever since, sometimes with a few adaptations along the way.
What’s in This Avocado Toast?
This simple avocado toast recipe is really all about your cravings and mine are always tomatoes and basil. Now, a classic caprese sandwich is obviously those two ingredients accompanied by mozzarella cheese. But for breakfast eats, I went with my kiddo cravings and stuck with the tartness I love that comes with a scoop of cottage cheese.
One of my favorite flavors of this toast is drizzling a bit of flaxseed oil on my toast (this is the brand I like). Flaxseed oil gives a nutty flavor to the bread that I absolutely crave and if I skip it, the toast is simply missing something.
Fresh plucked basil leaves and flaky salt (this is my favorite) are always welcome finishing touches. During the winter I keep a pot of basil on my counter and summertime I plant it right outside my front door. I sometimes dress my caprese avo toast with a bit of balsamic glaze if I’m feeling the mood.
see more: 15 Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Get You Through the Week
How to Make Avocado Toast
Spoiler: avocado toast is stupid simple to make. Toast up some hearty wheat bread (or your bread of choice), drizzle with flaxseed oil, then top with avocado, cottage cheese, and sliced tomatoes.
Finish it off with a sprinkle of salt and a few fresh basil leaves and tuck in.
Can I Use Another Type of Cheese?
If you’re not a cottage cheese fan, choose a fresh mozzarella or slice a few hard boiled eggs on top. That’s another favorite adaptation of mine.
What Type of Bread Should I Use?
In my opinion, the best bread for avocado toast is a thick-cut, hearty wheat bread. But use whatever bread you like!
Tips for Making the Best Avocado Toast
Avocado is obviously center stage of this recipe or else why would it be called avocado toast? Sometimes I mash mine, sometimes I slice it. The ripeness of the avos dictate that part of the equation. To tell if an avocado is ripe, simply pluck off the baby stem of the avocado and look at the hole left behind. If it’s bright green, the avo is ready and ripe. If the stem doesn’t want to budge, it needs more time to rest and ripen. If it’s brown and mushy, it’s time to toss.
A quality cottage cheese is key. I prefer mine low-fat and with a creamy curd.
Flaxseed oil can be found in the refrigerated organics section of most grocery stores or in health food stores. Like salmon, flaxseed oil is high in omega-3s and fiber and has shown to help in lowering cholesterol, improving the health of hair and nails, and is really helpful to those suffering with colitis or Chron’s disease—hello fiber! However, if you are taking medication, always check with your health care provider for harmful drug interactions.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes to Make
- Best Ever Healthy Granola Recipe
- Cherry Berry and Banana Overnight Oats
- Slow Cooker Oatmeal with Bananas and Nuts
- Instant Pot Oatmeal
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Caprese Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 1 slice whole-wheat toast
- 1-2 teaspoons flaxseed oil
- ½ avocado , peeled and sliced or mashed
- ⅓ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 small tomato , (I like campari tomatoes)
- Basil leaves , for garnish
- Flaked sea salt , (I like this one)
Instructions
- Toast the bread and drizzle with flaxseed oil.
- Layer with the avocado, cottage cheese and tomato.
- Garnish with basil leaves and flaked sea salt and drizzle with a little more flaxseed oil if desired.
Nutrition
More Toasty Goodness to Bite Into
- Mediterranean White Bean and Tuna Salad Toasts
- Avocado Toast with Tomato and Hard-Boiled Egg
- Zucchini and Chorizo Cheese Toast
- Melted Mozzarella Caprese Crostini Toasts
- Scrambled Egg and Roasted Asparagus Toasts
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Hi, I just posted a comment/question… there was a mistake in my question; what I meant was–can ricotta cheese be sub’d. for the cottage cheese?
I apologize for the confusion. Thanks Much!
Yes definitely!
Hi, Love,Love, Love anything avocado! Can the sub. ricotta cheese for the avocado?
As soon as I found this recipe, I had to try it. It was so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Janet! I hope you love all 10!
I have read a lot of posts of the cooking recipes of the different people but your posts are the most interesting and informative among them all
This caprese avacado toast looks really awesome. I love the fact that this dish is a combination of distinct flavors like avocado and cottage cheese. thanks a lot for this recipe.
Caprese Avocado Toast Plus 10 Avocado Toasts You’ll Love Forever , thanks .
This is a fantastic blog. Thank you for all the amazing tips. I love this sandwich. It’s my new addiction.
Made this for breakfast this morning and absolutely loved it. Some adjustments: used mozzarella cheese instead of cottage cheese (mozzarella is my favorite!) and I drizzled balsamic reduction and olive oil on top. Mouthwatering! Thanks for sharing!
I have some really real breakfast begrudge at this moment. I’m absolutely going to need to up my amusement. Ravishing Heidi!
Your avocado toast with cottage cheese & flax seed oil is wonderful! Thought about Grandma too!
What else do you do with flax seed oil? Have you ever frozen the oil for longer storage? Cooking for only one is a challenge sometimes…..
I can’t stop eating avocado toast!! It’s a slight problem. And by problem I mean it’s fantastic. :-) Thank you for featuring my toast!! xoxo
I may have to disagreed. The world could always use another avocado toast recipe ;) But you’re right. ALWAYS flaky salt!!
I’m obsessed with caprese anything so I’m all about this avocado toast!
I have some pretty major breakfast envy right now. I’m totally gonna have to up my game. Gorgeous Heidi!
Avocado toast is an every day happening here on the ranch. Enjoyed seeing all the fancy toasts — avocado tastes so good and is such a healthy food. Whenever we have visitors, I get out all the small cookie cutters for avocado toast art. Fun for children and adults too!
You had me Caprese Toast with cottage cheese, which I now want to try this morning! And those Instagram accounts! Wowww it’s hard enough to slice an avocado but form them into roses? Just beautiful. Thank you Heidi!
Another great post! Thanks, Heidi! Very inspiring! I just made avocado, feta and tomatoes on poppy seed/bran toast, sprinkled with pumpkin, sunflower, hemp seeds and Maldon salt. Yummy!
Thank you so much for the avocado toast love, Heidi! And for bringing to my attention those two fabulous IG accounts. Oh my. They are breathtaking! Your toast recipes sounds fabulous – the caprese combination has me dreaming of summer! XO!
I’m loving all these avocado ideas! They’re a staple here…my kids all love them! It’s a challenge to keep them in the house!