This may be my favorite accompaniment in the book. It's wonderful on pretty much everything, especially Buckwheat Crepes or Whole-Grain Buttermilk Pancakes, or stirred into The Very Best Oatmeal. Ricotta is traditionally made from the whey that's left over from the cheese-making process, and it's often extremely mild. This recipe brightens the simple cheese with a combination of honey, vanilla, and lemon zest¿transforming it into a light morning topping that could rival any high-end yogurt or jam.

Ingredients

　　15 ounces / 425 g part-skim ricotta

　　2 tablespoons honey

　　1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

　　1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

　　In a small bowl, use a whisk to whip all the ingredients together until light and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

　　Reprinted with permission from Whole-Grain Mornings: New Breakfast Recipes to Span the Seasons by Megan Gordon. Copyright © 2013 by Megan Gordon; photographs copyright © 2013 by Clare Barboza. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.Megan Gordon is a food writer and recipe developer; she writes regularly for The Kitchn and on her own blog, A Sweet Spoonful. Her work has appeared in numerous national magazines, including Better Homes and Gardens and the Edible publications. Megan owns and runs a Seattle-based granola company, Marge, which is distributed nationally and has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal and Sunset magazine.