Description
A refreshing breakfast delight featuring creamy ricotta cheese, fresh blueberries, and a hint of lemon on toasted whole grain bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the slices of whole grain bread until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the toasted bread.
- Top the ricotta spread with fresh blueberries, arranging them as desired.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle some chopped nuts, such as walnuts or almonds, on top before serving.
- Substitute the blueberries with strawberries or raspberries for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg