These easy toasts make a quick breakfast or snack. Part skim ricotta cheese provides protein and fresh strawberries supply vitamin C.

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 slices whole wheat baguette
• ½ cup part skim ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp honey
• 8 to 10 strawberries, sliced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler and place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Broil until toasted and browned, about 3 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta and honey. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the ricotta over each toast.
3. Place a few slices of strawberry over the ricotta on each toast. Sprinkle the toasts with chopped mint and serve.

Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.