Ricotta Toast with Berries

Alicia Calvo, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD

Here is a light breakfast idea for those of you who cannot stomach much in the morning.  Enjoy it topped with your favorite fruit

Prep Time: 5 min. | Total Time: 5 min. | Yield: 1

Ingredients:

1 slice whole wheat or raisin toast

1/4 cup Ricotta cheese, whole milk or low-fat

Drizzle of honey, optional

3/4 cup fresh berries, rinsed

Instructions:

1. Toast your favorite kind of bread.

2. Spread Ricotta cheese on top of toasted bread.

3. Smear in a drizzle of honey for a slightly sweeter taste.

4. Top with your favorite fruit:  strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, mixed berries, sliced peach, sliced nectarine, or sliced banana.

5. Rise and Shine! 

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 220

Total Fat: 5 g

Total Carbohydrate: 35 g

Protein: 7 g

Equivalents: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 protein