If you are looking for a super simple, delicious and nutritious breakfast, it’s time to try this delicious whipped cottage cheese breakfast toast with berries and balsamic glaze! The whipped cottage cheese has the consistency of cream cheese (I could not tell the difference, honestly) with the addition of chia seeds!
This is a meal prep recipe that makes 3-4 servings so you can easily construct your breakfast toast (or bagel!) on busy mornings.
The best part? This recipe prioritizes a filling breakfast with a good balance of both protein and fiber. The chia seeds add some extra fiber to keep you fuller for longer without contributing a weird texture or tons of chia seeds stuck in your teeth.
I might need to make this a thing now: “cottage cheese cream cheese”, but it is a lot healthier! It’s insane how good it is. Even if you don’t like cottage cheese!
Why I Love This BreakfasT Toast
Step-By-Step Instructions
A balsamic berry whipped cottage cheese toast that is the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet. Whipped cottage cheese combined with chia seeds creates a smooth, thick kind of spread topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a pop of flavor.
It’s an easy, elegant breakfast or snack that feels indulgent but keeps you full and energized all morning.
Customize this recipe easily. If you like the consistency of the cottage cheese after blending, feel free to omit the chia seeds or use less.
You can even double this recipe and have breakfast all week long! This recipe makes 3-4 servings, with 28 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber for 3 servings total! About 21 grams of protein if divided into 4 smaller servings.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces of 2% milkfast cottage cheese; one container. I used Good Culture cottage cheese.
- Wide-pan bread recommended, one slice. Any kind of sturdy, thick bread will work well. I have been trying to follow a gluten-free diet lately and could not find a good gluten-free wide pan bread. However, if you are not gluten-free, I highly recommend one large slice of wide pan whole wheat bread!
- Chia seeds, two tablespoons. Just enough to make it a thick spread but not too much to where it feels gel-like or pudding-like.
- Fresh or frozen berries, about 1 cup for entire recipe. I love frozen mixed berries (thawed).
- Balsamic glaze.
- Honey, optional, to taste.
- Sliced almonds, optional. Adds great texture and crunch!
Instructions
- Add entire 16-ounce container of cottage cheese to a high speed blender or food processor. Add honey or preferred sweetener, optional, to taste. Honey can also be drizzled on top and omitted here!
- Blend on high for 30–60 seconds, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed, until the texture is completely smooth and creamy – similar to Greek yogurt or ricotta. Add a splash of milk as needed if the blade gets stuck.
- Scrape the cottage cheese back into the container using a spatula.
- Add chia seeds to the container and stir.
- Allow to refrigerate for at least 6 hours. The cottage cheese will thicken into more of a cream cheese like consistency that is super easy to spread.
- Assemble when ready to eat: about 1/2-3/4 cup of cottage cheese on a large slice of toasted bread, evenly distributed berries, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Add honey or sliced almonds, if preferred. I love to top with thawed mixed berries (from frozen).
Store in the cottage cheese container for 6-7 days in the fridge! Assemble your breakfast toast throughout the week for an easy, filling breakfast. Pick it up and eat it or use a fork and a plate.
Variations
Increase the protein by whisking one scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder into the cottage cheese or adding to blender prior to blending!
This toast is pretty mild in sweetness but if you prefer a sweeter breakfast, add more honey or your preferred sweetener.
This recipe could be dairy-free if you opt for a higher protein, plant-based cottage cheese!
Skip the berries and honey – instead, top with sliced cherry tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, and cracked black pepper for a Mediterranean-inspired version.
Whipped Cottage Cheese Toast with Berries & Balsamic {Meal Prep}
Ingredients
- 16 ounces 2% milkfat cottage cheese one whole container
- Private Selection Wide Pan Wheat Bread or preferred thick, sturdy bread
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries I love frozen mixed berries (thawed)
- Balsamic glaze
- Honey, optional to taste
- Sliced almonds, optional for crunch and texture
Instructions
- Add entire 16-ounce container of cottage cheese to a high speed blender or food processor. Add honey or preferred sweetener, optional, to taste. Honey can also be drizzled on top and omitted here!
- Blend on high for 30–60 seconds, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed, until the texture is completely smooth and creamy – similar to Greek yogurt or ricotta. Add a splash of milk as needed if the blade gets stuck.
- Scrape the cottage cheese back into the container using a spatula.
- Add chia seeds to the container and stir.
- Allow to refrigerate for at least 6 hours. The cottage cheese will thicken into more of a cream cheese like consistency that is super easy to spread.
- Assemble when ready to eat: about 1/2-3/4 cup of cottage cheese on a large slice of toasted bread, evenly distributed berries, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Add honey or sliced almonds, if preferred. I love to top with thawed mixed berries (from frozen).
Notes
- Just enough chia seeds to make it a thick spread but not too much to where it feels gel-like or pudding-like, however, customize if you prefer! Top with flax or hemp hearts for more omega-3’s and texture.
- Store in the cottage cheese container for 6-7 days in the fridge! Assemble your breakfast toast throughout the week for an easy, filling breakfast. Pick it up and eat it or use a fork and a plate.
- Increase the protein content by whisking or blending in one scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
Hope you enjoy!
This was a fun one that I created by accident but just love so much for the flavors and for the nutrition as well. If you feel this was worthy of 5 stars, please leave a review and feel free to follow along for more evidence-based nutrition and healthy recipes.
I looked forward to eating this every morning! So easy to throw together, too.
I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reviewing 🙂