Mango Banana Ricotta Cream with Protein

After a busy day working in the gardens we settled in to prepare our evening meal. My husband, the king of subliminal hints, mentioned a ricotta cream with grilled pineapple. Unfortunately, we were out of grilled pineapple. All was not lost, we had a healthy supply of mango. With a little experimentation I managed to pull a rabbit out of my hat, and put together a delectable dessert..

Mango Banana Ricotta Cream w/ Protein

This quick and delicious recipe can be made in a snap and will please both young and old. The fruit option can be exchanged for whatever you might have available at the moment.

2 Mangos
1 extra ripe banana
1 cup ricotta
Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean or splash of vanilla extract
2 scoops of plain whey protein isolate
Sweeten if desired

This is a very quick and easy recipe as you place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until blended thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish as desired, we like this dish plain or with chopped walnuts.

Carbs: 43% Protein: 32% Fats: 25%

Ricotta Cream mango banana — Mango Banana Ricotta Cream with Protein

This dish has a nice macro nutrient ratio and makes a nice snack, or dessert, for family when entertaining. The added protein is something I do to improve the ratios. If you don’t log or track your intake with a goal in mind, this step can be omitted.

What is your favorite fruit to have with ricotta cream?

I love to hear about your experience, please comment and let us know.

Laurie

May 14, 2013 at 11:02 am

OH Janet, My local groc has those mangos on sale 2 for $100. ! They are the smaller ones, right? Oh wouldn’t that be lovely! Also, where do you get that specific protein powder,. I have trouble finding pure!

Bodynsoil
May 14, 2013 at 8:25 pm

I hope that is 2 for a dollar and not $100… otherwise, wowsa..! You don’t actually have to add the protein, but if you want to you can. I get my Isopure at Vitamin Shoppe, it is a whey protein isolate.