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High Protein Cottage Cheese Toast with Berries and Kefir

Published: Mar 5, 2025 · Modified: Sep 15, 2025 by Dr. Nena Stefanovic · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Looking for a healthy and easy breakfast? This cottage cheese toast with mixed berries and honey is packed with protein, fiber, and gut-friendly probiotics. A great way to start your day!

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Welcome to my Healthy Breakfast Series! If you've been following my blog, you know how much I believe in starting the day with a nutritious breakfast. I'm passionate about fueling my body with quality foods in the morning because it sets the tone for the rest of the day. I created this dedicated section-a go-to place for delicious, wholesome breakfast ideas. And to make it even better, all of these recipes are high in protein to keep you full longer and help prevent overeating later in the day!

I'm excited to share this quick and easy cottage cheese toast recipe! It's packed with protein, fiber, and probiotics-all your body needs in the morning. Plus, it's ready in just 5 minutes!

Why You'll Love This Simple Recipe

  • High in protein - Cottage cheese and kefir keep you full for hours.
  • Quick & easy - Perfect for busy mornings!
  • Gut-friendly - Probiotics from kefir support digestion and a healthy microbiome.
  • Naturally sweet and satisfying - Berries add antioxidants and natural sweetness, and a drizzle of honey provides additional sweetness without the need for refined sugars.

Ingredients You'll Need in this Easy Recipe 

For this simple, wholesome breakfast, you only need:

  • 1 slice whole-grain bread (toasted)
  • ½ cup plain cottage cheese (high in protein and calcium)
  • ½ cup mixed berries (antioxidants and fiber). I used fresh strawberries and blueberries in this recipe. 
  • 1 teaspoon honey (natural sweetness)
  • 1 cup kefir (probiotics and extra protein)
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Customizations & Variations

  • Swap creamy cottage cheese for Greek yogurt for a different texture or use cream cheese or ricotta cheese.
  • Add a sprinkle of chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber and omega-3s.
  • Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different natural sweetener.
  • Try toppings like any available fresh fruit, sliced bananas, nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  • Instead of whole-grain bread, you can try sourdough bread. 

How to Make Sweet Cottage Cheese Toast with Berries

  • Step 1: Toast the whole-grain bread until golden and crispy.
  • Step 2: Spread ½ cup of cottage cheese evenly over the toast.
  • Step 3: Add ½ cup of fresh mixed berries on top of the cottage cheese.
  • Step 4: Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of honey for a touch of natural sweetness.
  • Step 5: Serve with a cup of kefir for protein and probiotic boost.

Quick Tip!

To add extra crunch and healthy fats, sprinkle some chopped almonds or walnuts on top of your cottage cheese toast-it makes the texture even better and keeps you full longer! 

Why This 5-Minute Breakfast Works for a Healthy Lifestyle

  • It keeps you full longer - Protein + fiber = no mid-morning hunger. This particular option provides about 23 grams of protein.
  • Supports gut health - Thanks to probiotics in kefir and cottage cheese.
  • Balances blood sugar - Whole-grain toast provides steady energy.
  • It tastes incredible-a perfect mix of creamy, crunchy, and naturally sweet flavors! Plus, it looks fantastic on the plate-you almost don't want to touch it because of how pretty it is! 

Final Thoughts

I hope you try this cottage cheese toast with berries and kefir! It's a simple, nutritious, and delicious way to start your day on the right foot.

If you make it, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Comment below and let me know your favorite breakfast toppings. And don't forget to subscribe for more healthy recipes!

More Healthy Toasts & Wellness Tips to Try!

Want more from my healthy breakfast? Try my no butter French toast -you'll love this great recipe! Check out other healthy recipes on Nena's Wellness Corner! Also, try my ginger immunity and cleanse gut shots to boost immunity and improve your digestive system!

Do you know what clean eating and an anti-inflammatory diet have in common? Clean eating and the anti-inflammatory diet perfectly match, emphasizing whole foods and natural and minimally processed foods that support overall health and reduce inflammation. Discover more about the anti-inflammatory diet here!

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Cottage Cheese Toast with Berries and Kefir

Dr. Nena Stefanovic
Looking for a healthy and easy breakfast? This cottage cheese toast with mixed berries and honey is packed with protein, fiber, and gut-friendly probiotics. A great way to start your day!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 390kcal
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 slice whole-grain bread toasted
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup mixed berries
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 cup kefir

Instructions

  • Toast the whole-grain bread until golden and crispy.
  • Spread ½ cup of cottage cheese evenly over the toast.
  • Add ½ cup of fresh mixed berries on top of the cottage cheese.
  • Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of honey for a touch of natural sweetness.
  • Serve with a cup of kefir for a protein and probiotic boost.
  • Quick Tip: To add extra crunch and healthy fats, sprinkle some chopped almonds or walnuts on top of your cottage cheese toast-it makes the texture even better and keeps you full longer! 

Notes

  • These are the nutrition facts for 1 serving of this recipe.
  • The nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on the specific ingredients used.
  • Swap creamy cottage cheese for Greek yogurt for a different texture or even cream cheese or ricotta cheese.
  • Add a sprinkle of chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra fiber and omega-3s.
  • Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different natural sweetener.
  • Try toppings like any available fresh fruit, sliced bananas, nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  • Instead of whole-grain bread, you can try sourdough bread. 

 

Why You'll Love This Simple Recipe

 
  • High in protein - Cottage cheese and kefir keep you full for hours.
  • Quick & easy - Perfect for busy mornings!
  • Gut-friendly - Probiotics from kefir support digestion and a healthy microbiome.
  • Naturally sweet and satisfying, Berries add antioxidants and natural sweetness, and a drizzle of honey provides additional sweetness without the need for refined sugars.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 429mg | Iron: 1mg
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