BANANA-RICOTTA TOASTS WITH PECANS, DATES, AND HONEY

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Toast need not be boring: Adding part-skim ricotta cheese and a few tasty toppings transforms it into a simple, satisfying breakfast. Part-skim ricotta has significantly less sodium than cottage cheese, a common breakfast bite. Pecans are loaded with antioxidants.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese
1 slice (1/2 inch thick) whole-wheat rustic bread, toasted
1/2 small ripe banana, sliced on the bias
1 medium pitted date, preferably Medjool, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped toasted pecans
1 teaspoon honey, such as acacia
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Spread ricotta on toast. Top with banana, date, and pecans. Drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and some pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 g, Cholesterol 8 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 259 g

Nokuthula Sibanda
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I made these toasts for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Zeeshan Safdar
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These toasts are a great way to use up ripe bananas. I always have a few bananas on hand, so this is a great recipe to have on hand.


Iftikhar Malana
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I love that this recipe is so customizable. I can make it to my own liking by adding or omitting different ingredients.


JI JUNAN
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These toasts are so versatile! I've made them with different fruits, nuts, and spreads. They're always delicious.


Shacori Bates
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I made these toasts with whole wheat bread and they were still delicious. I also added a little bit of cinnamon to the ricotta cheese.


Moheeb khan
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I'm not a fan of dates, so I used raisins instead. The toasts were still delicious!


hafsa fatima
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These toasts were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little bit of milk or cream to the ricotta cheese next time.


rakesh bakhunchhe
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I made these toasts for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat more fruit.


H A D A
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These toasts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less honey next time.


Roni Bwn
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I loved the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavors come together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


sahjanan tv
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. The toasts are filling and satisfying, and the combination of flavors is delicious.


Shahmi Khan
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These toasts were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I used almond butter instead of ricotta cheese and they were still amazing. I will definitely be making these again!


Any Azhar
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I'm not usually a fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved it in this recipe. It was so creamy and flavorful. The bananas and dates were also a great addition.


Arnold Naparty
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I made these toasts for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I especially liked the addition of the honey, which added a touch of sweetness and richness.


Panchi Ram
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These banana ricotta toasts were a hit! They were so easy to make and the combination of flavors was perfect. The sweetness of the bananas and dates paired perfectly with the tanginess of the ricotta and the crunch of the pecans. I will definitely be