Cinnamon Ricotta Crunch
Indulge in a creamy, dessert-like snack with this GLP-1 friendly cinnamon ricotta crunch. AÂ rapid, sweet treat crafted for high-protein satisfaction and stable blood sugar. Part-skim ricotta is whipped with plain Greek yogurt, vanilla, warm cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup, then topped with roasted chopped pistachios and crunchy high-protein granola.
Combining part-skim ricotta with nonfat Greek yogurt establishes a dual dairy-protein foundation that delivers a rich, velvety texture while slowing down gastric pacing to keep hunger signals subdued for hours. Pairing complex dairy proteins with healthy fats from pistachios and fiber-rich granola buffers glucose absorption, ensuring a flat, stable blood sugar response. It’s an effortless 3-minute snack or light breakfast that satisfies sweet cravings without the mid-day sugar crash.
Estimated Nutrition
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Calories: ~180 kcal
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Protein: 14g
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Net Carbohydrates: 10g
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Dietary Fiber: 2g
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Total Fat: 8g
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Saturated Fat: 3g
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Sodium: ~120mg
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Part-skim Ricotta
- ½ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Maple Syrup or Sugar-free Maple Syrup
- 2 tbsp. Chopped Pistachios
- 2 tbsp. High-protein or Low-sugar Granola
- Pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1
Add the ricotta, Greek yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt to a bowl.
Step 2
Stir until creamy and well combined.
Step 3
Divide between two small bowls.
Step 4
Top each serving with pistachios and granola.
