Creamy Cottage Cheese and Scrambled Eggs on Pesto Toast (Easy + High Protein)

If you are looking for a simple way to add more protein in the mornings , these creamy cottage cheese and scrambled eggs are your answer. Blending the cottage cheese and eggs results in the fluffiest eggs while boosting the protein content and making the most satisfying breakfast. I like to serve it on toasted whole grain or sourdough bread with a healthy smear of pesto for added flavor. Whether you are fueling a busy workday or enjoying a slow weekend morning, this high protein breakfast is one you’ll want to make on repeat. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• High in protein: Cottage cheese adds a protein boost to classic scrambled eggs, making this breakfast especially satisfying.
• Creamy and fluffy: The cottage cheese melts into the eggs, creating a soft, creamy texture without making the eggs heavy.
• Big flavor, minimal effort: Prepared pesto adds fresh, herby flavor to simple scrambled eggs with no extra work.
• Quick and easy: This breakfast comes together in just a few minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings.
• A satisfying way to start the day: Pairing protein-rich eggs with whole grain toast makes for a balanced breakfast that can help keep you full throughout the morning.

Ingredients for Cottage Cheese and Eggs on Pesto Toast

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make these creamy cottage cheese scrambled eggs with pesto toast:
2 large eggs

⅓ cup cottage cheese 

1 slice whole grain bread

1 tablespoon prepared pesto

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Microgreens, optional, for topping

How to Make Cottage Cheese and Scrambled Eggs on Pesto Toast

• Scramble the eggs. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until combined. 
• Add the cottage cheese. Whisk the cottage cheese into the scrambled eggs. Season with salt and pepper.  
• Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and add the egg mixture. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are creamy and cooked through.

• Toast the bread. While the eggs cook, toast the whole grain bread to your desired level of crispness.
• Add the pesto. Spread 1 tablespoon of prepared pesto over the toast.

• Assemble. Pile the creamy cottage cheese scrambled eggs onto the pesto toast.
• Finish with microgreens. Top with microgreens for an extra boost of color and nutrition, if desired.

Dietitian’s Tips for a Balanced Breakfast

This cottage cheese and scrambled egg toast is a simple way to build a balanced breakfast. The eggs and cottage cheese provide plenty of protein, while whole grain toast adds fiber and carbohydrates for energy. Pesto adds fats and plenty of flavor, while a handful of microgreens adds an easy boost of vegetables and nutrients.

Nutrition Information

This cottage cheese and scrambled egg toast provides 31 grams of protein, making it a satisfying, protein-rich way to start your day. It also provides 21 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of fiber, and 17 grams of fat.

Want to boost the fiber?

Serve your cottage cheese scrambled egg toast with a side of fresh berries for an easy boost of fiber and antioxidants.