Step 1

Toast the sliced bread in a toaster, in an oven, or on a stovetop grill until each slice is crispy and golden.

Step 2

Pick your toppings below.

Step 3

Brush your bread slice with some extra virgin olive oil first. Spread around ¼ cup of cottage cheese on each slice.

Step 4

Top the toast with juicy and sweet sliced heirloom tomatoes.

Step 5

Add chopped fresh basil.

Step 6

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Step 7

Brush your bread slice with some extra virgin olive oil first. Spread around ¼ cup of cottage cheese on each slice.

Step 8

Top the toast with sliced avocado and cherry tomatoes.

Step 9

Sprinkle with red chili flakes and sea salt.

Step 10

Finish with a squeeze of lemon and some fresh herbs.

Step 11

Brush your bread slice with some extra virgin olive oil first. Spread around ¼ cup of cottage cheese on each slice.

Step 12

Layer smoked salmon on top of the toast.

Step 13

Sprinkle with chopped dill and a dash of black pepper. You can also add a squirt of lemon juice to enhance the salmon's flavor.

Step 14

Drain the tuna well and squeeze any excess liquid out. In a small bowl, mix the tuna, ¼ cup cottage cheese, 1 sliced green onion, 1 teaspoon of chopped capers (optional), 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and mix well.

Step 15

Brush your bread slice with some extra virgin olive oil. Spread the mix on top of your bread slice.

Step 16

Top with some extra parsley and some cucumber slices.Note: This option is delicious with canned sardines or canned mackerel as well.

Step 17

Top the toast with mixed berries (you can use fresh or frozen berries; if using frozen, thaw before using).

Step 18

Drizzle with honey or maple syrup.

Step 19

Sprinkle with chia seeds for extra protein and some lemon zest.

Step 20

Place banana slices on top of your toast.

Step 21

Drizzle with almond butter and top with some chocolate chips for extra indulgence.

Step 22

Heat a skillet and add some sliced apples. Add a tablespoon of and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Step 23

Cook until apples are tender and caramelized.

Step 24

Top the cottage cheese toast with caramelized apples, some extra cinnamon, and some crushed pecans or walnuts.

Step 25

Sprinkle the cottage cheese toast with plenty of chocolate chips and chopped nuts.

Step 26

Drizzle with maple syrup.Serve Immediately! Cottage cheese toast is at its best eaten right after assembly, so you’ll experience the contrast of crunchy bread texture, the soft cheese, and the toppings.