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Creamy Ricotta Toast Four Ways

Yields 1 piece of toast per recipe
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: banana, cozy, easy, egg, fresh, no bake
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Toaster

Ingredients

Caramelized Banana Ricotta Toast

  • 1/2 banana, sliced into 1/2" rounds
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon, separated in half
  • 1/2 tbsp butter, preferably unsalted
  • 1 tbsp part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 slice sourdough bread

Pumpkin Spice Ricotta Toast

  • 1 tbsp part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • Sprinkling pepitas
  • 1 slice sourdough bread

Italian Basil & Egg Ricotta Toast

  • 1 egg, lightly fried with salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 tsp grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 4-5 basil leaves, sliced into strips
  • 1 drizzle balsamic glaze
  • 1 slice sourdough bread

Blackberry Basil Ricotta Toast

  • 1 tbsp part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 5-8 fresh blackberries, washed and dried
  • 4-5 basil leaves, sliced into strips
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

Caramelized Banana Ricotta Toast

  • In a medium pan, melt the sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Once bubbling gently bubbling, place the banana slices and let sit to cook in the mix.
  • Stir honey and remaining cinnamon into your ricotta, then spread over a toasted slice of bread.
  • Flip the banana slices over and continue to cook until the outside of the banana is softened and well coated. Top on toast.

Pumpkin Spice Ricotta Toast

  • While you toast your bread slice, mix together cheese, puree, spice, and syrup.
  • Spread over the bread, then sprinkle with pepitas.

Italian Basil & Egg Ricotta Toast

  • Fry an egg however you like in a small pan. While the egg cooks, mix ricotta with cheese, salt, and seasoning.
  • Spread onto toasted bread, then layer on sliced basil leaves, the fried egg, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Blackberry Basil Ricotta Toast

  • While your bread toasts, stir honey into ricotta.
  • Spread onto the toast, then add your basil slices and fresh blackberries. Top with zested lemon.

Notes

Macronutrients for Caramelized Banana Ricotta Toast: 281 cals, 84g carb, 12g fat, 8g protein
Macronutrients for Pumpkin Spice Ricotta Toast: 185 cals, 50g carb, 4g fat, 28g protein
Macronutrients for Italian Basil & Egg Ricotta Toast: 227 cals, 53g carb, 12g fat, 23g protein
Macronutrients for Blackberry Basil Ricotta Toast: 163 cals, 66g carb, 7g fat, 8g protein