Orange and Thyme Whipped Ricotta Apple Toast Recipe
Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD
| 1 min read
Welcome fall with a upscaled toast that can be enjoyed as breakfast or a festive appetizer. Featuring thyme, orange, apples and hazelnuts – this recipe brings together all there is to love about fall in a toast.
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 Honeycrisp apple or other crispy variety, thinly sliced
1⁄4 cup hazelnuts, chopped
2 slices whole wheat or sourdough bread, toasted
1⁄2 cup part-skim ricotta
1⁄4 cup Greek yogurt
1⁄2 orange, zested and juiced
2 tbsp thyme, chopped
2 tsp honey
Instructions
Step 1
In a pan over medium heat, spray with oil and add hazelnuts. Shake around every 30 seconds or so and toast for 2-3 minutes. Watch so they do not burn.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor, add ricotta, Greek yogurt, orange juice, orange zest, thyme and honey. Blend until smooth.
Step 3
On toasted bread, add 2-3 tablespoons of whipped ricotta mixture. Add sliced apples on top, then finish with toasted hazelnuts. Enjoy!
