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avocado ricotta cheese toast drizzled with chili oil on top of a ceramic plate
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Avocado Ricotta Cheese Toast

A quick and easy protein-rich recipe that's great for breakfasts or snacks on the go! Make it your own with your choice of additional toppings for a ton of variety.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2
Author Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 2 slices whole grain bread
  • 1 medium avocado
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp crunchy chili oil or hot honey
  • Pinch each of sesame seeds, salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the sliced whole grain bread in the toaster and toast until it’s your preferred doneness.
  • Once toasted, scoop the ricotta cheese on top of each pieces of toast and spread it out evenly.
  • Slice the avocado evenly and add this on top of the ricotta on each toast.
  • Drizzle with crunchy chili oil or hot honey. Sprinkle a pinch of sesame seeds on top and then season with salt and pepper or any additional toppings suggested. Enjoy!

Notes

Optional toppings:

  • fried or poached eggs
  • sliced tomatoes, sprouts, cucumber or sauteed mushrooms
  • strawberries or pomegranate seeds
  • feta or halloumi cheese
  • smoked salmon
  • fresh herbs like basil, mint or dill
  • a spritz of lemon juice or some lemon zest
  • a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or balsamic glaze
 

Dietary considerations:

This recipe is naturally vegetarian and nut free.
  • Gluten free: opt for a gluten-free bread.
  • Lactose free: use lactose-free ricotta cheese.