This easy Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast is a deliciously creamy, nourishing breakfast idea for babies, toddlers and older kids too. It pairs smooth avocado with mild, protein-rich cottage cheese, plus a dash of lemon and a sprinkle of pepper for a bright and flavourful start to the day.
Avocados are full of healthy fats and fibre [1], which help support digestion and brain development, while cottage cheese is a fantastic source of protein and calcium [2], important for growing bones and muscles. Together, they make a soft, spreadable topping that’s easy for babies and toddlers to manage – and tasty enough for the grown-ups too!
Is toast okay for babies?
Yes – once baby is ready for finger foods (typically around 6 months, depending on their development), toast can be a great way to introduce new textures. Lightly toasting the bread makes it easier to hold, and topping it with nutrient-rich spreads like this one adds flavour and nourishment.
Just be sure to cut the toast into age-appropriate strips or pieces, avoid crusts and watch baby while they’re eating.
Ingredients in Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
You only need four simple ingredients to make this creamy avo toast breakfast:
Avocado – Choose a ripe avocado that yields to gentle pressure. A soft avocado will mash more easily and combine well with the cottage cheese.
Cottage cheese – Go for full-fat, smooth cottage cheese (ideally with no added salt). It adds a gentle tang and creamy texture that babies usually love.
Lemon juice – Just a small squeeze to brighten the flavour and help slow the avocado from browning.
Black pepper – Optional! A light sprinkle adds flavour without heat. You can leave this out for younger babies.
And of course, bread – choose a soft, whole grain or sourdough slice, ideally low in sodium. Lightly toast it to make it easier for little fingers to hold. And for babies, remove the crusts as they can be harder to chew.
How to make Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast for baby
Making this baby-friendly toast takes just a few minutes!
Scroll down to the recipe card below, to find exact ingredient amounts and full detailed steps for both regular and thermo cooker methods.
Step 1: Mash the avocado in a small bowl with a fork.
Step 2: Add a squeeze of lemon juice and cottage cheese. If you’re including pepper, add it too and mix all until combined.
Step 3: Lightly toast the bread until golden. Let it cool slightly, then spread the avocado and cottage cheese mixture on top. Cut into strips for young children.
Thermomixer? Put the avocado into the mixing bowl and chop. Add the cottage cheese, lemon juice and pepper (if using), then mix until well combined. Spread over toast. Cut into strips for young children.
Serving
This cottage cheese and avocado spread recipe works so well for Baby Led Weaning (BLW) – just slice the toast into easy-to-hold strips (with crusts removed) and let baby feed themselves.
For toddlers, cut into strips, bite-sized squares or leave whole for more independent eaters. You can also serve alongside soft fruits for a balanced breakfast.
Older kids (and adults!) might like theirs with an extra crack of pepper, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, or even a dash of chilli flakes for more punch.
Storing
Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast is best enjoyed immediately after preparing, as the avocado mix can brown over time.
If needed, you can store the avocado-cottage cheese mix in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours – press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to help prevent it browning. Give it a good stir and spread fresh on toast just before serving.
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Chloe x
Avocado Cottage Cheese Toast
Category: BreakfastIngredients
- 1 medium avocado flesh only (weight approx. 150g/5oz with pit and skin on)
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese full-fat
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- preferred bread for toasting
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash 1 medium avocado.
- Add 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 tsp lemon juice and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper and mash until you are happy with the consistency (Note 1).
- Lightly toast your preferred bread, and spread the avocado mixture over. Cut into strips for young children.
Thermomix instructions
- Put 1 medium avocado into the mixing bowl. Chop for 5 seconds, speed 4, MC on. Scrape down the mixing bowl, and repeat once.
- Add 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 tsp lemon juice and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper to the mixing bowl. Chop for 5 seconds, speed 2, MC on. Scrape down the mixing bowl and lid, and repeat until you are happy with the consistency (Note 1).
- Lightly toast your preferred bread, and spread the avocado mixture over. Cut into strips for young children.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
[1] Avocado, 2025, Solid Starts Inc.
[2] Cottage cheese, 2025, Solid Starts Inc.
[3] Homemade baby food, 2023, Raising Children Network Australia.
One Response
This is a great recipe for increasing my toddler’s dairy/calcium intake! It’s tasty and creamy, and I’m enjoying it too!