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

　　

Ingredients

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

　　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

　　

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.

　　

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.

　　

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

　　

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Monounsaturated: 0.5g

　　

Step 13

Cholesterol: 15mg

　　

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Sodium: 246mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 44g

　　

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Fiber: 12g

　　

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Sugars: 14g

　　

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Protein: 11g

　　

Step 19

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 20

2 Starch

　　

Step 21

1 Fruit

　　

Step 22

1 Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals