This Air Fryer Maple Pear Cottage Cheese Toast is the perfect seasonal breakfast or snack for winter or fall. It features with juicy pear, cottage cheese, cinnamon, and a touch of maple. It crisps up beautifully in the air fryer and is crunchy, wholesome and satisfying.
For more tasty toast recipes try my apple cottage cheese toast, peach honey cottage cheese toast or my blueberry cottage cheese toast.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Balanced + energizing. Protein from cottage cheese and fiber from pear make this a nourishing snack or breakfast that keeps you satisfied.
Naturally sweet. Pear and maple syrup deliver gentle sweetness without being overly indulgent.
Quick + effortless. Comes together in minutes and crisps beautifully in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- Bread (sourdough preferred) – Serves the crunchy base for holding toppings.
- Cottage cheese – Adds creaminess, protein, and acidity that balances the sweetness.
- Pear (finely sliced) – Brings natural sweetness, crisp texture, and fiber to the toast.
- Cinnamon – Enhances flavor with warm spice notes and pairs especially well with pears.
- Maple – Provides a seasonal sweetness.
- Bee pollen (optional) – Adds a superfood boost with antioxidants, vitamins, and a floral crunch.
- Fresh chopped mint (optional) – Adds freshness to the toast.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- Cottage cheese - can be subbed with ricotta or a dairy free ricotta. This recipe can also be made
- Pear - can be subbed with apple.
- Honey - can be subbed with maple syrup or agave
Step-by-Step Instructions
Add toppings and serve.
Equipment
You just need an air fryer for this recipe. I love my ninja XL air fryer. I also included oven instructions.
Storage instructions
You can store the extra toast in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 1 day.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use a high-quality bread for maximum flavor and texture - a thick sourdough from a local bakery is ideal. Sourdough naturally supports digestion thanks to its fermentation process, helps your body absorb nutrients more easily, and has a gentler effect on blood sugar due to its lower glycemic impact. Many people even find it easier to tolerate than conventional bread, especially if they’re sensitive to gluten.
Recipe FAQS
Pears are rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, supporting digestion, gut health, and overall nutrition. Their natural sweetness satisfies cravings while offering hydration and essential nutrients without heavy calories.
Cottage cheese is considered healthy because it’s high in protein, calcium, and other essential nutrients while being relatively low in calories and fat. Its protein supports muscle growth and repair, while calcium benefits bone health, making it a nutrient-dense food choice.
I think so! I love mine for convenient meals.
Yes - I have included both oven and air fryer instructions in the recipe card.
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Air Fryer Maple Pear Cottage Cheese Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 slice hearty bread I recommend sourdough
- 2-3 tablespoons Cottage cheese
- 1 Thinly sliced ripe pear
- ⅛ teaspoon Cinnamon or pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
optional toppings
- mint
- bee pollen
Instructions
- Spread cottage cheese evenly over your slice of bread.
- Layer the thin pear slices on top.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Drizzle with maple syrup.
- Air fry at 400°F for about 7 minutes, until warm and lightly toasted.
- Finish with mint and bee pollen if desired.
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