Strawberry Almond Ricotta Toast

Ingredients

• 2 cups blanched almonds (soaked*)
• 1 cup almond milk
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons liquid sweetener (such as raw honey, maple syrup or agave)
• pinch of salt
• 1 pint fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
• 1 loaf of fresh artisan bread
• olive oil for brushing
• 1 ounce chopped dark chocolate

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the almonds then add them to a blender or a food processor along with the almond milk, lemon juice vanilla extract, liquid sweetener and pinch of salt. Blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides as you go. Add more almond milk one tablespoon at a time, if needed. Spoon the ricotta into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

2. 2

   Warm a grill pan over medium-low heat then slice the bread. Brush both sides of each piece lightly with olive oil then place it facing down in the pan. Cook each side for a few minutes, until toasted with golden grill marks. Top each slice with almond ricotta and sliced strawberries. Drizzle a touch more sweetened on top (optional) and sprinkle with chopped chocolate. Serve immediately and enjoy!