My Fruit with a Side of Ricotta
A refreshing and healthy fruit bowl with creamy ricotta cheese.
⏱️ 5 min🍽️ Serves 1
🔥 280 kcal💪 18g protein🍚 30g carbs🥑 10g fat🌾 5g fibreper serving
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Ingredients
- 🍓½ cup strawberries, sliced
- 🫐¼ cup blueberries
- framboise¼ cup raspberries
- 🧀½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 🍯1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 🍂¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 🌿 mint leaves, for garnish
Pro tips
- Feel free to experiment with other seasonal fruits like peaches, kiwi, or melon.
- For an extra protein boost, stir in a spoonful of your favorite protein powder into the ricotta.
- A sprinkle of chopped nuts or granola can add a nice crunch and healthy fats.
Method
- 1Gently wash all the berries under cold water and pat them dry.
- 2If using strawberries, slice them into bite-sized pieces.
- 3In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 4Arrange the prepared fruit in a serving bowl or plate.
- 5Spoon the sweetened ricotta cheese alongside or on top of the fruit.
- 6Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.