Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This high-protein toast is a Greek-inspired, spanakopita-style recipe packed with spinach, feta, and fresh herbs. It delivers almost 50g of protein per serving from the cottage cheese, feta, and high-protein bread.
Made in the air fryer, it’s quick, easy, and ready in under 20 minutes, making it the perfect speedy lunch. It’s savoury, herby, and creamy, served on crisp, golden toast. Ideal as a high-protein lunch, post-gym snack, or easy dinner.
Ingredients for Spinach & Feta Cottage Cheese Toast
- Cottage cheese
- Feta
- Cheddar
- Fresh spinach
- Garlic
- Fresh dill
- Parsley
- Chives
- Olive oil
- Bread
- Salt and black pepper
- Optional: lemon zest / nutmeg
How to Make High Protein Spanakopita Cottage Cheese Toast (Air Fryer)
Toast the Bread
- Air fry the bread at 180°C for 2–3 minutes until very lightly toasted but not crispy.
Prepare the Spinach & Feta Filling
- Mix the cottage cheese with the remaining ingredients (except the olive oil) in a bowl until well combined.
Assemble & Air Fry
- Spread the cottage cheese mixture in an even layer over the toasted bread.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the top.
- Air fry for 7–9 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.
Finish & Serve
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Tips for the Best Spanakopita Cottage Cheese Toast
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best creaminess and flavour.
- Don’t overload the topping, as it won’t crisp properly or cook through evenly.
- Make sure to add the lemon zest and nutmeg for a more authentic spanakopita flavour.
- Keep the bread thick for structure – I used Jason’s protein sourdough, but any sourdough or other sturdy, thick-sliced bread will work well.
Variations & Substitutions
- For a slightly different flavour, swap the feta for goat’s cheese or extra cheddar to change the taste profile while keeping it high protein.
- Add spring onion or red onion for extra flavour and a subtle sweetness that works well with the creamy cottage cheese.
- Make it spicy by adding chilli flakes into the mixture or sprinkling them over the top before serving for a little heat boost.
- Serve with fried or poached eggs on top for an extra protein boost, making this an even more filling high-protein meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
How Much Protein Is in This Recipe?
If you use full-fat cottage cheese and high-protein bread, this recipe contains around 46g of protein per serving, making it a delicious high-protein vegetarian lunch or dinner.
Serving Suggestions
- To make this a complete meal and add extra fibre, serve it with a Greek salad on the side.
- Top with poached or fried eggs for an extra protein boost and a more filling meal, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Serve with tzatziki or olives for a more Greek-style feel and added flavour.
- Enjoy it as a lunch or light dinner as it is.
- Halve the recipe to make an easy high-protein snack or lighter lunch portion.
FAQs
Can I make this without an air fryer?
- You can also cook this in the oven at 180°C. It will take slightly longer, around 8–12 minutes.
Can I use frozen spinach?
- Yes, but it must be fully defrosted and well drained to avoid excess moisture in the cottage cheese toast.
What bread works best for this recipe?
- Thick sourdough, seeded bread, protein bread, or bagels all work well. The bread should be thick enough to hold the high-protein topping without going soggy.
Can I meal prep this cottage cheese toast?
- The filling can be prepped up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. For best results, assemble and cook the toast fresh.
More High Protein Toast Ideas
If you liked this high-protein spanakopita cottage cheese toast, you mike like these recipes:
- High Protein Cottage Cheese Toast (Goat’s Cheese & Chilli)
- Chilli Oil Egg Mayo High Protein Toast
- High Protein Tuna & Cottage Cheese Toast
High Protein Spanakopita Cottage Cheese Toast (Spinach & Feta)
High protein spanakopita cottage cheese toast with spinach and feta, made in the air fryer. A quick 20-minute Greek-inspired vegetarian recipe with up to 46g protein.
Ingredients
Method
- Place your bread slices in the air fryer and air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted but not crisp.
- Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients (except the olive oil) in a bowl until well combined.
- Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the bread before drizzling with the olive oil. Air fry for 7-9 minutes or until bubbling and lightly golden on top.
- Serve immediately.
