Egg & Herb Cottage Cheese Toast
Whole-grain toast topped with cottage cheese, sliced boiled egg, fresh herbs and cracked pepper — a protein-rich recovery snack ready in minutes.
- 1 serving
- Prep 5 min
- Ready in 5 min
- About 22 g protein
To support muscle and energy, protein-rich snacks help after a workout. This one packs protein, calcium, and flavor — and takes just minutes.
Variations: add sliced tomato, avocado, or spinach for extra nutrition.
— Kristen
Ingredients
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 22 g
Serving: 1 toast. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.
Instructions
- Spread cottage cheese on toast.
- Top with egg slices and herbs, and finish with cracked pepper.
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