Avocados contain more protein per ounce than eggs when paired with hemp seeds—bodybuilders discovered this in 1990s California.
High-Protein Avocado Toast
Elevate your lunch game with this delicious high-protein avocado toast! Creamy avocado and rich cottage cheese come together atop crispy, toasted sourdough, while perfectly cooked eggs add a hearty touch. It’s a satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is tasty—perfect for recharging your day!
Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 whole avocado
- Handful of cilantro
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 2 scoops of cottage cheese
- 3 boiled eggs
📦Other(1)
- 2 slices of sourdough
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop and mash everything but the bread on a cutting board.
- 2
Spread it over toasted sourdough for an open-faced, protein-packed meal.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast bread to 165-170°F internal temperature using a thermometer - this creates the optimal Maillard reaction for maximum crunch while preventing over-drying that makes toppings slide off.technique165-170°F
- ✓Mash avocado with a fork leaving 20-30% chunky pieces rather than creating a smooth paste - the varied texture prevents the spread from becoming too dense and sliding off the toast.technique20-30% chunky
- ✓Add acid (lemon juice or vinegar) at a 1:8 ratio to mashed avocado immediately after mashing to prevent enzymatic browning by denaturing polyphenol oxidase enzymes.ingredient1:8 ratio
- ✓Assemble and serve within 3-4 minutes of mashing avocado because oxidation begins immediately upon cell wall rupture, creating bitter compounds and brown discoloration.timing3-4 minutes
- ✓Use a serrated knife with gentle sawing motion rather than pressing down when cutting through assembled toast - this prevents the soft avocado from squishing out the sides.equipment
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Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Avocados contain more protein per ounce than eggs when paired with hemp seeds—bodybuilders discovered this in 1990s California.
High-Protein Avocado Toast
Elevate your lunch game with this delicious high-protein avocado toast! Creamy avocado and rich cottage cheese come together atop crispy, toasted sourdough, while perfectly cooked eggs add a hearty touch. It’s a satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is tasty—perfect for recharging your day!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 1🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 1 whole avocado
- Handful of cilantro
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 2 scoops of cottage cheese
- 3 boiled eggs
📦Other(1)
- 2 slices of sourdough
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Chop and mash everything but the bread on a cutting board.
- 2
Spread it over toasted sourdough for an open-faced, protein-packed meal.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast bread to 165-170°F internal temperature using a thermometer - this creates the optimal Maillard reaction for maximum crunch while preventing over-drying that makes toppings slide off.technique165-170°F
- ✓Mash avocado with a fork leaving 20-30% chunky pieces rather than creating a smooth paste - the varied texture prevents the spread from becoming too dense and sliding off the toast.technique20-30% chunky
- ✓Add acid (lemon juice or vinegar) at a 1:8 ratio to mashed avocado immediately after mashing to prevent enzymatic browning by denaturing polyphenol oxidase enzymes.ingredient1:8 ratio
- ✓Assemble and serve within 3-4 minutes of mashing avocado because oxidation begins immediately upon cell wall rupture, creating bitter compounds and brown discoloration.timing3-4 minutes
- ✓Use a serrated knife with gentle sawing motion rather than pressing down when cutting through assembled toast - this prevents the soft avocado from squishing out the sides.equipment