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    Home » Breakfast Recipes

    Vegan Ricotta Toast - 4 Ways [Gluten-Free Option]

    Published: May 22, 2020 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    pin showing a collage of all 4 ricotta toast varieties

    Change up your breakfast or lunch routine with a slice of vegan ricotta toast! Also perfect for brunch! Featuring 4 flavor varieties to get you started, both savory and sweet. Easy to make with store-bought or homemade dairy-free ricotta!

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    one slice of balsamic strawberry basil ricotta toast on wooden board with basil and strawberry slices next to it

    Ricotta.

    Perfect for pastas and pizzas.

    But did you know it is also perfect for...toast?!

    cucumber and radish vegan ricotta toast sliced in half on a wooden board

    If you thought avocado toast was the best thing that happened since, well, sliced bread...then you have got to try some ricotta toast!

    Easily customizable with your favorite toppings, we've got 4 different ways to make it to get you started:

    1. Balsamic Strawberry Basil
    2. Lemon Blueberry
    3. Cucumber and Radish
    4. Olive
    one slice of blueberry lemon and one slice of olive ricotta toast, both sliced in half on a wooden board

    Ingredients you'll need

    For all 4 varieties, start with 1 slice of toasted vegan bread (gluten-free if needed) and 2 tablespoons of your choice of store-bought vegan ricotta or our homemade almond or cashew ricotta.

    For the dairy-free ricotta

    • Almond ingredients: slivered almonds, unsweetened almond milk, filtered water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt
    • Cashew ingredients: raw cashews, filtered water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt

    If you prefer to use store-bought dairy-free ricotta, I recommend the Kite Hill brand.

    For the balsamic strawberry basil toast

    • Sliced Strawberries
    • Balsamic Glaze
    • Chopped Fresh Basil

    For the lemon blueberry toast

    • Blueberries 
    • Maple Syrup
    • Lemon Zest

    For the cucumber & radish toast

    • Thinly Sliced Radish
    • Shredded Cucumber
    • Olive Oil
    • Sea Salt
    • Freshly Ground Black Pepper

    For the olive toast

    • Pitted Whole Black Oil-Cured Olives (you can use sliced Kalamata instead, if preferred)
    • Garlic-Infused Olive Oil 
    • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
    one slice of cucumber and radish ricotta toast with radishes, knife and more ricotta on wooden board next to it

    How to make vegan ricotta toast

    Start by making the ricotta if you are using homemade. See the almond ricotta post or the cashew ricotta post for instructions and detailed photographs.

    Next, toast a slice of your favorite vegan bread (gluten-free if needed).

    Then, spread 2 tablespoons of ricotta of choice onto the slice of toast.

    dairy-free ricotta spread onto one slice of toast on a wooden board

    Now, top your toast as follows...

    For the balsamic strawberry basil ricotta toast

    Top with strawberry slices and then drizzle on balsamic glaze to taste. Then, top with chopped basil.

    one slice of balsamic strawberry basil ricotta toast on wooden board

    For the lemon blueberry ricotta toast

    Top with blueberries and maple syrup. Sprinkle lemon zest over top.

    slice of blueberry lemon ricotta toast cut in half on a wooden board

    For the cucumber & radish ricotta toast

    Top with radish slices and shredded cucumber. Drizzle on olive oil and sprinkle on salt and pepper to taste.

    one slice of cucumber and radish ricotta toast on a wooden board

    For the olive ricotta toast

    Top with olives and then drizzle on garlic-infused olive oil to taste. Then, sprinkle on crushed red pepper flakes to taste.

    slice of olive ricotta toast on a wooden board

    Tips for making ricotta toast

    • Be sure to toast your bread before spreading on the ricotta or it will fall apart.
    • If you'd like, you can put the olive toast and lemon blueberry toast in the toaster oven or conventional oven and bake at 350° for a few minutes to further infuse the flavors and lightly "brown" the ricotta.
    • Ricotta toast is best enjoyed upon preparation.
    • Need to serve 2 or 3 or 4 people? No problem! Simply multiply the recipe for the type of toast you are making for the amount you need.
    • These are my favorite ways to make ricotta toast, but honestly, the options are endless. Feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations, both savory and sweet.
    two slices of balsamic strawberry basil ricotta toast on a wooden board

    More recipes using vegan ricotta

    • Vegan Lentil Lasagna
    • Vegan Vegetable Lasagna
    • Vegan Baked Ziti
    • Pasta with a Dollop of Ricotta (#7 in our lazy vegan recipes free printable e-cookbook)
    slice of strawberry balsamic basil ricotta toast on wooden board
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    Balsamic Strawberry Basil Vegan Ricotta Toast

    Drizzled with some balsamic glaze and topped with fresh basil, this strawberry ricotta toast is super flavorful!
    Course Breakfast, brunch, lunch
    Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Keyword balsamic, basil, dairy-free, gluten free, strawberries, vegan, vegan cheese, vegan ricotta
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 174kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice vegan bread (use gluten-free if needed)
    • 2 tablespoon vegan ricotta, store-bought or homemade (for the homemade: see almond ricotta recipe or cashew ricotta recipe for ingredients)
    • 2-3 fresh strawberries, sliced
    • balsamic glaze, to taste
    • fresh chopped basil, to taste

    Instructions

    • Toast bread to your liking and spread the ricotta on the toast.
    • Layer the strawberry slices on top of the ricotta. Drizzle balsamic glaze over top. Garnish with basil.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Notes

    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
    Nutrition was based on using 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze and homemade almond ricotta.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g
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    Lemon Blueberry Vegan Ricotta Toast

    Lemon and blueberries pair perfectly with a touch of maple syrup to make a sweet and tasty toast!
    Course Breakfast, brunch, lunch
    Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Keyword blueberries, dairy-free, gluten free, lemon, maple syrup, vegan, vegan cheese, vegan ricotta
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 190kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice vegan bread (use gluten-free if needed)
    • 2 tablespoon vegan ricotta, store-bought or homemade (for the homemade: see almond ricotta recipe or cashew ricotta recipe for ingredients)
    • ¼ cup fresh blueberries
    • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
    • lemon zest, to taste

    Instructions

    • Toast bread to your liking and spread the ricotta on the toast.
    • Place the blueberries on top of the ricotta. Drizzle on the maple syrup. Sprinkle lemon zest over top. 

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Notes

    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
    Nutrition was based on using homemade almond ricotta.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 4g
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    Cucumber and Radish Vegan Ricotta Toast

    These veggies are perfect paired with some dairy-free ricotta on toast!
    Course Breakfast, brunch, lunch
    Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Keyword cucumber, dairy-free, gluten free, radish, vegan, vegan cheese, vegan ricotta
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 194kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice vegan bread (use gluten-free if needed)
    • 2 tablespoon vegan ricotta, store-bought or homemade (for the homemade: see almond ricotta recipe or cashew ricotta recipe for ingredients)
    • 1-2 radishes, thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup shredded cucumber
    • extra virgin olive oil to taste
    • sea salt, to taste
    • freshly ground black pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    • Toast bread to your liking and spread the ricotta on the toast.
    • Layer the radishes on top of the ricotta and top with the shredded cucumber. Drizzle on olive oil and sprinkle on salt and pepper.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Notes

    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
    Nutrition was based on using 1 teaspoon olive oil and homemade almond ricotta.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 3g
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    Vegan Ricotta Toast with Olives

    Perfect for a savory breakfast or lunch and great for olive lovers!
    Course Breakfast, brunch, lunch
    Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
    Keyword dairy-free, gluten free, olives, vegan, vegan cheese, vegan ricotta
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1
    Calories 218kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 slice vegan bread (use gluten-free if needed)
    • 2 tablespoon vegan ricotta, store-bought or homemade (for the homemade: see almond ricotta recipe or cashew ricotta recipe for ingredients)
    • 5-6 pitted, oil-cured black olives
    • garlic-infused olive oil, to taste
    • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

    Instructions

    • Toast bread to your liking and spread the ricotta on the toast.
    • Place the olives on top of the ricotta. Drizzle on garlic-infused olive oil and sprinkle on crushed red pepper flakes.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Notes

    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
    Nutrition was based on using 1 teaspoon olive oil and homemade almond ricotta.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 3g
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    1. Christie

      May 22, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great breakfast idea! I never knew you could make riccotta vegan and that's why I love your blog so much! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        May 24, 2020 at 8:56 am

        Thanks so much, Christie! ♥ You have a great weekend too! 🙂

        Reply

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