apple pie ricotta toast
This recipe gives an apple pie a healthy makeover! It replaces refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream with nutritious syrupy apples on top of a whole grain toast covered with creamy (and protein-rich) ricotta cheese. My daughter loves to wake up to the sight of this apple pie on her breakfast plate. Both my husband and I love this quick, easy, and absolutely mouthwatering treat as well.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This apple pie ricotta toast is a healthier option for your breakfast or snack lineup. The apples are cooked in unrefined sugars and apple pie spice that make the apples taste exactly like apple pie. Protein-packed ricotta cheese is brightened with a touch of lemon zest. It's a delicious sweet and savory combination when combined with the apples.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into thin wedges
- 1/4 cup light agave nectar
- 1/4 cup palm sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
- 6 slices whole grain crusty bread, toasted (3/4 inch-thick)
How To Make apple pie ricotta toast
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Step 1In a large skillet, heat canola oil and add sliced apples. Saute on medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes or until the apples start to soften. -
Step 2Add agave nectar, palm sugar, apple pie spice, lemon juice, and water. Bring it to a boil.
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Step 3Simmer over low heat until the apples are tender and the sauce is syrupy; about 10 minutes.
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Step 4In a medium-sized bowl, combine ricotta cheese with lemon zest.
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Step 5Spread a generous amount of the ricotta-lemon mixture onto toasted bread slices. Using a slotted spoon, spoon the apples over it. Drizzle with the syrup. Serve immediately.
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