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Here’s a fun recipe for a “cottage cheese danish” from the original 1967 Vintage Weight Watchers Cookbook (affiliate link) by Jean Nidetch.
While this may not taste exactly like a fresh-baked cheese danish, as the book suggests, this simple sweetened cottage cheese topped toast recipe does make for a deliciously satisfying healthy breakfast, that is if you like cottage cheese (which I do).
Just add your favorite beverage and a serving or 2 of fruit, and you should be satisfied for several hours. It’s now a staple in my healthy breakfast lineup along with this latest variation for Bananas Foster Cottage Cheese Toast.
I was reminded of this classic Weight Watchers recipe last summer at a WW meeting where a longtime lifetime member who has successfully been at goal for years mentioned it. (You can learn so much about losing weight and staying slim from these ladies)
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And was excited to come across it in my copy of this recently acquired vintage Weight Watchers Cookbook, which provides a fun, informative, nostalgic look at the original 50-year-old Weight Watchers program…
Table of Contents
- How Many Calories and WeightWatchers Points in Cottage Cheese “Danish”?
- Recipe Ingredients
- How to Make Vintage Cottage Cheese Danish Step by Step
- Recipe Notes, Variations and Substitutions
- Serving Suggestions
- Weight Watchers Cottage Cheese Danish Recipe
- Recipe Notes, Variations and Substitutions
- More Weight Watchers Friendly Ways for Topping Your Toast
- More Healthy Breakfast and Cottage Cheese Ideas for WW
How Many Calories and WeightWatchers Points in Cottage Cheese “Danish”?
According to my calculations each piece of Cottage Cheese Danish has 118 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
Of course the exact points and calories will vary depending on the kind of bread and cottage cheese you choose.
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 slice bread – your favorite light or low points bread serves as the base for this “danish.” A light English muffin is a tasty crispy alternative.
- 1/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese – is the zero points option but choose whatever cottage cheese you like best and adjust your points accordingly.
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon – adds sweet spicy flavor to the cottage cheese.
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract – adds flavor to the cottage cheese. Choose whatever extract you like best. Lemon or almond would be nice.
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute – adds sweetness to the cottage cheese topping.
How to Make Vintage Cottage Cheese Danish Step by Step
Step 1: Gather and prep your ingredients.
Step 2: Lightly toast the bread.
Step 3: Mix the cottage cheese with cinnamon, vanilla and sugar or sugar substitute.
Step 4: Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly on toast and place under the broiler until warmed through and beginning to bubble. I like to use my toaster oven for this.
Step 5: Serve while warm.
Recipe Notes, Variations and Substitutions
If you are not a fan of cottage cheese’s texture process it in a food processor (affiliate link) or with an immersion blender (affiliate link) for a creamier whipped texture. Here are more ideas for switching up this simple recipe:
- Use raisin bread or a light English muffin.
- Substitute ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese
- Add a bit of lemon zest to the cottage cheese.
- Mix cottage cheese with a little whipped cream for a cheesecake like flavor.
- Top toast with a little crushed pineapple, chopped peach, sliced apple, sliced pear or fresh berries either before or after broiling.
- Add a dollop of applesauce, apple butter or your favorite low sugar fruit spread before or after broiling.
Serving Suggestions
This is part of my regular breakfast rotation. I usually enjoy it with a cup of coffee or tea and serving of fruit. During the winter I may enjoy a cup of hot chocolate alongside.
If you like this classic Weight Watchers Toasted Cottage Cheese “Danish”, be sure to check out some of my other easy healthy Weight Watchers friendly breakfast recipes including 4-Ingredient Microwave Mug Apple Pancake Puff, Easy Apple Yogurt Bowl, Whole Grain Waffles with Orange and Pomegranate, Crock Pot Baked Oatmeal, Cottage Cheese Power Pancakes and Laughing Cow Cheese Raspberry Toast
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Weight Watchers Cottage Cheese Danish Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 slice toasted bread (I used whole wheat)
- 2 ounces (1/4 cup) non-fat cottage cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or sugar substitute
Instructions
- Toast the bread.
- Mix the cottage cheese with cinnamon, vanilla and sugar or sugar substitute.
- Spread on toast and place under the broiler until warmed through and beginning to bubble.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Recipe Notes, Variations and Substitutions
If you are not a fan of cottage cheese’s texture process it in a food processor or with an immersion blender for a creamier whipped texture. Here are more ideas for switching up this simple recipe:- Use raisin bread.
- Substitute ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese
- Add a bit of lemon zest to the cottage cheese.
- Mix cottage cheese with a little whipped cream for a cheesecake like flavor.
- Top toast with a little crushed pineapple, chopped peach, sliced apple, sliced pear or fresh berries either before or after broiling.
- Add a dollop of applesauce, apple butter or your favorite low sugar fruit spread before or after broiling.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe Source: Weight Watchers Cookbook
More Weight Watchers Friendly Ways for Topping Your Toast
Here’s a collection of WW Friendly Cottage Cheese Toast Ideas both sweet & Savory.
Here’s a fun Weight Watchers video with a savory avocado toast from Oprah’s Cookbook: Food, Health and Happiness (affiliate link)…
Or try this new favorite breakfast, Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Toast with Honey-Walnut Yogurt Spread
Or this BLT Avocado Toast
Thank you so much. I have been looking for this recipe for years without success.
Does anyone remember a very OLD receipe you make in a pie plate and it had 4 eggs, apples vanilla and I think torn up bread I think it was a breakfast and it served four????
I’ll keep an eye out for it. ~Martha
I remember my mom making this back in the early 70s, I’ve always loved it, whether or not I’m on ww
My mother made this many years ago, luckily today they have Stevia and Monk Fruit to sweeten things up a bit.
My Mom used to make this for herself when I was a young girl and she was on the WW program. She would sometimes share a bite. I liked it then and really like it now! It is really delicious.
This is a wonderful old standby that I’ve been making for years. I like to use ricotta cheese and add a shake or two of cinnamon to perk up the flavor.
One essential ingredient to the cottage cheese toast: add a small dash (1/4 t.) of lemon extract (instead of vanilla) for a more cheesecake-like flavor! I have enjoyed this so much in the past. Currently eating less bread and almost no dairy, but I have fond memories of this breakfast substitute for a loved Danish pastry.
Regina, love the idea of adding lemon extract. Thanks for sharing.
My mom often made this for breakfast for me and my sister when we were little. She called it a “Danish Toasty” and our favorite was when she made it with English muffin halves!
Thank you for posting this recipe! I used to make this many years ago but had lost the recipe. It is a nice substitute for Cream Cheese Danish (which I love!). I especially like to add one slice of pineapple before broiling.
I’ve been making this periodically for 48 years. I actually crave it sometimes