Banana and Walnut Ricotta Toast

This simple banana ricotta toast is a delicious way to elevate your toast and sneak in an extra serve of fruit. Combining low GI carbohydrates from the whole grain bread and banana, with ricotta for protein and heart healthy fats from walnuts makes this a well balanced meal to keep you feeling fuller for longer. Consider this your cheat version of banana walnut bread!

Serves 1

Ingredients: 

• 1 to 2 slices whole grain bread

• ½ cup ricotta

• 1 drop vanilla bean extract (optional)

• 1 banana, sliced

• Walnuts, crushed

• Cinnamon

• 1 tbsp desiccated coconut

• 1 tsp honey (optional) 

Method: 

1. Toast bread slices. Mix ricotta with vanilla extract (if using) and spread evenly onto toast.

2. Top toast with banana slices, walnuts, cinnamon and coconut flakes. Drizzle honey on top (if using) and serve.