Blueberry Ricotta Granola Bars

Name: Blueberry Ricotta Granola Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 pouch (2 bars) Nature Valley™ oats 'n honey crunchy granola bars; 2 tablespoons fresh blueberries; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

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Prep 5 min
Total 5 min
Ingredients 5
Servings 1

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What tops a Nature Valley™ granola bar? We say give it the works: ricotta cheese, fresh blueberries, lemon zest and a drizzle of honey. It’s as yummy as it sounds. And ridiculously easy.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Sep 20, 2016

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Ingredients

4 teaspoons whole milk ricotta cheese
1 pouch (2 bars) Nature Valley™ oats 'n honey crunchy granola bars
2 tablespoons fresh blueberries
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Directions

1

Spread 2 teaspoons ricotta cheese on each granola bar.
2

Top evenly with blueberries.
3

Drizzle with honey; top with lemon peel.

Expert Tips

tip 1
On the go? Use the wrapper to carry the topped granola bar with you and enjoy almost anywhere.
tip 2
Ricotta is a fresh, unaged cheese that is just a bit grainy but smoother than cottage cheese. It is very moist with a slightly sweet flavor.

Nutrition Information

250 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 6g Protein, 35g Total Carbohydrate, 17g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 250

Calories from Fat: 80

Total Fat: 9g; 13%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 11%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 10mg; 3%

Sodium: 180mg; 7%

Potassium: 40mg; 1%

Total Carbohydrate: 35g; 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 10%

Sugars: 17g

Protein: 6g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%; 2%

Vitamin C: 4%; 4%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

What tops a Nature Valley™ granola bar? We say give it the works: ricotta cheese, fresh blueberries, lemon zest and a drizzle of honey. It’s as yummy as it sounds. And ridiculously easy.