Avocado toast will be 'brimming with protein' if you add cottage cheese
Avocado toast gets protein boost with cottage cheese

Avocado on toast remains a popular choice for lunch and is relatively straightforward to prepare. However, there are still numerous ways to improve this delicious dish. From incorporating feta cheese to combining avocado with wildflower honey, there are countless ways to take it to the next level.

The Secret Ingredient

One approach, revealed by Jessica Sepel, who posts on Instagram as @jshealth, will ensure your avocado achieves an even silkier texture. Revealing her technique, Jessica explained: "This breakfast is still on high rotation in the JSHealth HQ. It's just THAT good! Brimming with satiating protein and ready in five minutes... need we say more?"

The surprising ingredient added by Jessica is simply cottage cheese, which can be purchased from most supermarkets for under £2.

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Fan Reactions

Her followers were quick to comment on the recipe, with one writing: "Just made this and I must say it was very delicious. Not my usual, but wow, thanks." While another commented: "This looks gorgeous." To which Jessica replied: "The best of the best."

Avocado and Cottage Cheese Toast Recipe

Ingredients

  • Two slices of sourdough
  • 1/2 an avocado, smashed
  • 100g of cottage cheese
  • One teaspoon of honey
  • One teaspoon of chilli flakes

Method

  1. Toast the bread until golden.
  2. Mash the avocado using a fork and layer onto the toast, adding salt and pepper to taste if preferred.
  3. Add the cottage cheese on top, then drizzle with the honey and scatter the chilli flakes.
  4. Enjoy straight away.

You can add fried or scrambled eggs for an extra protein hit.

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