Cottage Cheese Sourdough Toast
One of my go-to meals lately has been cottage cheese on sourdough toast. It's quick and simple, and it’s been an easy way to get more protein in as I’ve been leaning more into strength work
If you’re doing Pilates, strength training, or both, protein plays a big role in how your body recovers and adapts.
It helps:
repair muscle after training
support strength gains
keep you feeling full and energized
And it doesn’t have to come from anything complicated. Sometimes it’s just about building meals that are easy to repeat.
Why Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is one of those foods that’s having a moment again, but for good reason.
It’s:
high in protein
easy to use
neutral enough to go savory or sweet
One serving can give you around 20–25g of protein, depending on the brand. I love this as an afternoon snack or quick breakfast because it doesn’t require a lot of effort or planning. Which, for most of us, is what makes keeping up with nutrition sustainable.
PREP 5 mins
SERVINGS: 1-3
COOK none
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pickup or make a high quality sourdough loaf. I recommend my clients' Bar Heretic loafs for sale here in Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Low-fat cottage cheese
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Toppings:
tomatoes
cucumber
herbs
chili flakes
avocado
seeds for crunch
Extra toppings for added fiber:
arugula or greens
shredded carrots
roasted veggies if you have them
hummus
Instructions
Toast a slice of bread
Optional hummus or avocado spread on toasted bread
Layer cottage cheese then additional toppings
Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and enjoy!
