--- title: Ricotta Avocado Toast description: Ricotta avocado toast drizzled with date syrup makes for a ridiculously easy and ultra satisfying meal anytime of day!  image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_7632.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Ricotta Avocado Toast 4 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Nut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/nut-free) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Oil-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/oil-free) [Egg-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/egg-free) [Refined Sugar-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/refined-sugar-free) [Peanut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/peanut-free) [Breakfast](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/breakfast) [Snack](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/snack) [Side Dish](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/side-dish) [Appetizer](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/appetizer) Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) ![ricotta avocado toast](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_7632.jpg) *Ricotta avocado toast drizzled with date syrup makes for a ridiculously easy and ultra satisfying meal anytime of day! Vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan option.* Word on the street is that ricotta toast is the new avocado toast 🥑…so why not have the best of both worlds? Ricotta toast seems to be taking the world by storm thanks to our friend TikTok😉 We decided to give this one a go, but with a delicious Joolies twist of course! So turn up your AC because things are about to get reaaaal toastie🔥 This date recipe is ridiculously easy and requires only **5 ingredients** (or less depending on how much you want to dress up your toastie🍞).  With the combination of the rich, creamy ricotta and freshly sliced avocado, a healthy drizzle of [Joolies date syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes elevates and enhances all the flavors. A dead-easy, ultra satisfying breakfast or snack...or lunch or dinner...really anytime...especially for the late night munchies😆   ![ricotta avocado toast](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7633.jpg?width=3024&name=IMG_7633.jpg)    ## Ingredients you'll need: 1. 1. [Joolies date syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - The sole *natural *sweetener needed to add a touch of sweetness to the balsamic strawberry mixture, bringing all the flavors together. Made with only ONE ingredient: upcycled medjool dates and you still [maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date](https://blog.joolies.com/6-health-benefits-of-dates) in the syrup form.  2. **Sourdough Bread** - Of course any bread you have on hand will work, but if you can get your hands on some fresh sourdough bread we *highly *recommend😊For a **gluten-free** option, swap for your favorite gluten-free bread.  3. **Ricotta Cheese** - A rich, creamy soft cheese that is mildly sweet and super spreadable. For a vegan option, swap for a plant-based ricotta cheese. 4. **Avocado** - Fresh is a must! Frozen strawberries will create too much liquid once they thaw and make for mushy crostini's🥴  5. **Red Pepper Flakes** - Add a little bit of \*spice\* into the mix. If spice just really isn't your thing, feel free to leave out!   6. **Sea Salt** - A nice sprinkle on top really accentuates the flavors. Flakey sea salt is our go to for this one! 1. 1.   If you make this deliciously easy toast, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) and [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/jooliesdates/overview/) so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below!    ![Ricotta Avocado Toast](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7631.jpg?width=3024&name=IMG_7631.jpg)  ## More Easy Date Recipes 1. [Honey Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates](https://blog.joolies.com/honey-cream-cheese-stuffed-dates)  2. [Date Caramel Dip](https://blog.joolies.com/date-caramel-dip) 3. [Vegan Cookie Dough Bites](https://blog.joolies.com/vegan-cookie-dough-bites) 4. [Balsamic Strawberry Crostini](https://blog.joolies.com/balsamic-strawberry-crostini) 5. [Caramel Apple Nachos](https://blog.joolies.com/caramel-apple-nachos)    ![ricotta avo toast](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ricotta%20avo%20toast.png?width=480&name=ricotta%20avo%20toast.png)   ## Ricotta Avocado Toast Vegetarian, Nut-Free - prep time: 5 minutes - cook time: 0 minutes - total time: 5 minutes **Servings: 2**   **INGREDIENTS:** - 2 slices sourdough toast - 1/3 cup ricotta cheese - 1 avocado, sliced - 1-2 tbsp.[Joolies date syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - red pepper flakes - dash sea salt **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Toast each piece of sourdough then evenly spread ricotta cheese. Place sliced avocado on top and drizzle date syrup. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and flakey sea salt and enjoy! 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All Rights Reserved  |  [Design](https://310creative.com/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Recipe", "@id": "https://blog.joolies.com/balsamic-strawberry-crostini", "image": "https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_4272.jpg", "name": "Balsamic Strawberry Crostini with Vegan Goat Cheese", "datePublished": "2021-03-10", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Abby" }, "keywords": [ "vegan", "nut free", "vegetarian", "dairy-free", "soy-free", "egg-free", "refined sugar free", "peanut-free" ], "description": "These balsamic strawberry crostini's make for a simple and delicious plant-based appetizer that comes together in minutes! Whether you're getting ready for wine night, movie night, or hosting a party, these Balsamic Strawberry Crostini's will level up your appetizer spread and have everyone coming back for more. We teamed up with Spero Foods to bring you a delicious, plant-based appetizer that is easy to make and comes together in minutes--no prep work needed! Whew! You might be wondering what exactly is crostini? Crostini hails from Italy and literally means 'little crusts' in Italian. Small slices of grilled or toasted bread, this Italian appetizer has exponential topping options and flavor combos! Ingredients you'll need: Joolies date syrup The sole natural sweetener needed to add a touch of sweetness to the balsamic strawberry mixture, bringing all the flavors together. Made with only ONE ingredient: upcycled medjool dates and you still maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date in the syrup form. Baguette Making fresh crostini at home is incredibly easy and more affordable! Grab one of these in the bakery section at your local grocery. Spero Foods Vegan Goat Cheese This plant-based cheese is made with only simple, REAL ingredients and is nut-free! The base is made from sunflower seeds which is better for the earth 🌱 Fresh Strawberries Fresh is a must! Frozen strawberries will create too much liquid once they thaw and make for mushy crostini's🥴 Balsamic Vinegar This adds a tangy, sweet flavor to the topping that really compliments the strawberries and date syrup. Lemon zest Zest, not juice! The peel holds the fruit’s essential oils, which add a bright, sweet flavor unlike lemon juice which adds a tart, acidic flavor. Olive Oil A little brush of this over the mini toasts to get the perfect toasted crisp. Feel free to swap with avocado oil or vegan butter. If you make this delicious appetizer, be sure to tag us on Instagram and Pinterest so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below! More Date-able Appetizers Date Pecan Cheese Ball Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates Roasted Squash Salad with Date Balsamic Dressing Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Dates Date Caramel Dip", "prepTime": "P15TM", "cookTime": "P15TM", "totalTime": "P30TM", "recipeCategory": "side dish", "recipeCuisine": "American", "recipeIngredient": [ "½ cup strawberries – finely chopped", "¼ cup balsamic vinegar", "lemon zest", "1-2 tbsp. Joolies date syrup", "Spero Foods Vegan Goat Cheese", "½ baguette", "olive oil" ], "recipeYield": "servings", "recipeInstructions": [ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Preheat oven to 350 F. Slice baguette into 1/2 inch slices, brush with olive oil and pop in the oven for 10 minutes or until nicely toasted. " }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "While your tiny toasts are toasting, chop strawberries into tiny pieces on a paper towel and lightly pat to absorb excess juice so the sauce won't get watered down." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a small sauce pan, add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1 tbsp. of date syrup. Reduce the vinegar over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, until the consistency is thickens." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Combine the chopped strawberries, balsamic reduction sauce and lemon zest into a small bowl and gently stir." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Spread a little vegan goat cheese on each toast, then top with balsamic strawberries + extra lemon zest to the crostini and enjoy! Optional: drizzle more date syrup on top! " } ] } ```