Fruity Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Toasts

If you're looking for a fun twist on a healthy breakfast, these Fruity Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Toasts are it! Crispy toast is slathered with creamy ricotta, lemon zest and poppy seeds, then topped with berries and honey for a healthy and satisfying breakfast or snack. You'll also love my Raspberry Ricotta and Yogurt Parfaits.

Main Ingredients

• Part skim ricotta- you can also use whole milk if you want a richer more creamy spread.
• Poppy seeds- a very underused ingredient in my opinion.
• Lemon zest- adds a bright fresh flavor than livens up the ricotta cheese.
• Fresh berries or fruit of choice - the choices are endless, but I love berries and figs.
• Honey- optional, I love just a light drizzle over top.

Nutrition Notes

• Ricotta contains less sodium and slightly more potassium and phosphorus than it's popular competitor cottage cheese. So, for that reason I usually prefer it in breakfast and snacks.

• Did you know poppy seeds are full of fiber and healthy fats, vitamins and minerals including calcium?  So, don't be afraid to sprinkle them on!

• I use fresh sourdough or 100% whole grain bread when I make toasts like these, which increases the nutrient and fiber content.

Fruity Lemon Poppyseed Ricotta Toasts

Donna Castellano MS, RDN

Toasts are slathered with a creamy homemade lemon poppy ricotta spread then topped with fruit and honey.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean

Servings 1

Calories 372 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese left out at room temp for about 10 minutes to take out the cold chill
• ¼ cup raspberries or fruit of choice
• 2 slices sourdough bread or 100% whole grain bread
• honey
• poppy seeds don't be shy
• zest of one large lemon or 2 small

Instructions

 

• Toast bread.
• While bread is toasting, in a small bowl combine ricotta and lemon zest.
• Top toasts with ricotta and lemon mixture, fruit and sprinkle on the poppy seeds. Drizzle on honey if desired.

Notes

Nutrition values for this recipe will vary depending on brands of bread, ricotta and fruit used. These values were calculated with sourdough bread, raspberries and part-skim ricotta. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 356mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 486IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 452mgIron: 6mg

I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean

Diet Vegetarian

Keywords healthy breakfast, healthy snack recipe, lemon poppy toast, ricotta cheese

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