Description
Bright and creamy Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Toast features tangy ricotta spread on crusty bread, topped with fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon. It’s a quick, satisfying breakfast or snack bursting with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
4 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread
1 cup ricotta cheese (full-fat or part-skim)
Zest of 1 lemon + 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh blueberries
1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Pinch of flaky sea salt
Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves, thyme, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over each toasted slice.
- Top with fresh blueberries. Drizzle honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt and garnish with fresh mint or nuts. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use any berries like strawberries or blackberries as alternatives.
For crunch, add chopped nuts or seeds.
Swap mint with basil or thyme for a savory note.
Spread can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
