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Ricotta and Blackberry Breakfast Sandwiches

These delicious, good-for-you breakfast sandwiches are reminiscent of traditional Danish pastries straight from the bakery.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 2 English muffin halves, 1/4 cup ricotta cheese, and 1/2 cup blackberries per serving

Ingredients

4 light multigrain English muffins, toasted
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup all-fruit apricot or seedless blackberry spread
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh blackberries

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the broiler.

    Step 2

    Place the 8 English muffin halves in a single layer on a small baking sheet.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, apricot spread, and cinnamon. Spoon over the English muffins.

    Step 4

    Broil about 4 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until warm. Top with the blackberries. Serve immediately.

  2. Cook’s Tip on English Muffins

    Step 5

    Use the tines of a fork instead of a knife to split English muffins in half. This helps preserve the muffin’s holey texture.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 232

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 4.0g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 1.5g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 15mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 246mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 44g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 12g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 14g

    Step 18

    Protein: 11g

    Step 19

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    2 Starch

    Step 21

    1 Fruit

    Step 22

    1 Lean Meat

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