High Protein Whipped Cottage Cheese and Peach Toast

Looking for a summery sweet breakfast? Look no further than this decadent whipped cottage cheese and peach toast. It literally tastes like cheesecake and takes less than 5 minutes to put together.

Ingredients in Whipped Cottage Cheese Toast

• Cottage cheese

• Maple syrup

• Vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

• Sourdough bread (any bread works!)

• Peaches or nectarines

• Mint or basil

Addition and Substitutions

• You can easily swap the cottage cheese for plain greek yogurt.

• Feel free to add you favourite fruit. Strawberries, bananas, chopped dried dates work great.

• Swap the mint for basil.

• Omit the maple syrup and drizzle with hot honey or balsamic glaze for a bit of a kick.

• Swap the hemp hearts for chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds or ground flax for extra fiber and healthy fats.

  The Benefits of High-Protein Breakfasts

  Starting your day with a high-protein breakfast can have numerous benefits. Let's dive into why protein in the morning is so important.

  1. Satiety and Appetite Control: Protein is known for its ability to keep you feeling full longer. A high-protein breakfast can reduce hunger and curb cravings throughout the day, making it easier to stick to a healthy eating plan.

  2. Blood Sugar Regulation: Consuming protein in the morning helps stabilize blood sugar levels, preventing the spikes and crashes that can lead to energy slumps and increased hunger. This is especially beneficial for individuals with insulin resistance or diabetes.

  3. Muscle Maintenance and Growth: Protein is essential for the repair and growth of muscle tissue. Eating a high-protein breakfast ensures that your body has the necessary building blocks to maintain muscle mass, which is particularly important as we age.

  4. Boosted Metabolism: Protein has a higher thermic effect compared to fats and carbohydrates, meaning your body uses more energy to digest and process it. This can give your metabolism a slight boost, aiding in weight management.

  5. Improved Cognitive Function: Protein provides the amino acids needed for neurotransmitter production, which can enhance brain function and improve focus, concentration, and mood.

Other high protein breakfasts you might enjoy

Banana Cream Chia Pudding

Hormone Balancing Chocolate Berry Smoothie

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats

High Protein Whipped Cottage Cheese and Peach Toast

Ingredients
Serves 1

1/2 cup cottage cheese
1-2 tbsps of maple syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Slice of bread (I used sourdough)
1 fresh peach or nectarine
1 tbsp hemp hearts
Chopped fresh mint

Method:
In a blender combine cottage cheese, maple syrup and vanilla and blend until smooth. Taste to make sure it is sweet enough for you. Add more syrup to taste if desired.

Toast bread. Top with blended cottage cheese mixture and sliced peaches. Sprinkle over hemp hearts and chopped mint.

Serve and enjoy!